My parents-in-law came over and hung out with my wife and kids yesterday while I was at work. My father-in-law is a big Los Angeles Angels fan, while I am a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Since I am a Dodgers fan, that is the team I naturally want my kids to become fans of too so we can enjoy “bonding” together over the occasional baseball game. I have been brainwashing them, err I mean, coaching them, to like the Dodgers accordingly.
Well, this year the Angels are doing well, and the Dodgers are struggling. It is still early in the season, but already the in-laws are gloating and giving me a hard time. Ok, I admit to messing with them when their team is struggling (like most years J) so perhaps this is a taste of my own medicine.
Well, I started getting text messages yesterday while I was at work. The texts had pictures attached and were of my kids in the “enemy’s” baseball cap! Boo!! Here are a couple of pictures:
I also heard they were trying to convert them to be Angels fans, but my son said “No, I am a Dodgers Fan”! Good boy.
Rivalries make sports even more fun and I enjoy the banter with rival’s fans. Now I just need to brainstorm ways to get the in-laws back for this baseball hat stunt…
Take care my friends,
Brian
