Friday, August 8, 2008

Let the Games Begin

I can't explain it but every four years something comes over me. Normally I can't STAND to watch any type of sporting event on TV. But every four years, for 2 weeks  I become glued to the TV. Yep, it's Olympic time. Maybe it's the feel good stories. Maybe Bob Costas casts a spell that that sucks me in, lord knows you see enough of that man during the Olympics. And what is it about Tom Brokaw that makes me tear up every time he narrates something. Whatever the reason, I can tell you about every single summer Olympics from 1984, when my home girl Mary Lou was flipping for gold, and on. EVERY SINGLE ONE. 

So we are letting Sophie B. stay up late tonight so for the first time in her life she can witness the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Maybe around 2020 we'll be cheering her on. Maybe gymnastics, swimming, or even the high dive! A mama can dream right? 

9 comments:

Jonathan's Mommy said...

I like the Olympics, too! As I type this, we are watching the opening ceremony, too--they just rolled out a big scroll! Too cool!

Anonymous said...

I love the games and yes a mother can dream. who knows what can happen with Sophie B so dream on!


Ella

CBRESQ said...

I think this year's opening will be cool. I remember suffering through one of the winter olympic opening ceremonies (Salt Lake City - I wasnt there I was at the Canuck's apartment) that was absolutely terrible & boring. The summer games are cooler anyway and I believe China is going way over the top on this one.

The best part about little kids is that they can be or do anything - we get to enjoy the ride.

Paula said...

I hope she had a good time watching them...Lydia was watching the Steeler beat up on the Eagles...FOOTBALL is here!!!

carriewv said...

Oh my, you and Noel. Olympics, olympics, olympics. And thank goodness they have some extra olumpic channels on Direct TV so we don't have to miss one single minute.

Anonymous said...

I love all the stories during the Olympics too. It is truly amazing what so of the athletes go thru to achieve their dreams.
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Maria said...

Good old Mary Lou, the pride of Fairmont ; )

Shana-Lynn said...

We were loving the opening ceremony too. Aubree watched the whole dang thing. I missed the first part, but what I saw was amazing. We are huge fans of the games too. Did you see the men's swimming relay last night, what an awesome moment!!!

I didn't know Mary Lou was from your neck of the woods, how exciting!

Janice said...

Yay for the Olympics!!!