A few months ago I posted a question seeking advice for the day after my wedding (Nov. 7th), well that time has come and passed so I figure I'd give everyone an update. For those of you who missed the question, I was asking everyone whether or not I should go to the Patriots vs. Rams game the day after my wedding and leave my new wife at home to open gifts. All of the responses were entertaining and informative.

So here's the lowdown.

I didn't go to the game and graciously handed over my prized seats (free of charge) to my new brother-in-law and immediately scored major points not only from my new wife but her entire family. That Sunday, I TiVO'd the game and sat patiently and smiled everytime she waved a place setting or vase in my face. OK, so this is how I appeared on the outiside, I was really going nuts because I couldn't watch any football or check my stats for all of my leagues. Later that evening she commended me for being so patient and spending time with her and the family that day. I smiled and kissed her on the head.

The following day we arrived into Oahu, checked in, had some fun , went to eat and around 7:00pm I hear sounds coming from the restaurant across the pool. I look across and see the Colts/Vikings game going on. I excuse myself and tell her I have to go to the bathroom I check the score and head back to our table. Throughout dinner, my wife notices that I'm pratically falling out of my seat to see across the pool. I quickly correct myself and focus on her again. Whew, close call.

So, I manage to go another 3 days without mentioning football, while on the inside I'm going nuts. I feel like an addict that's gone cold turkey - sweats, shakes, all of the usual withdrawl symptoms. On Saturday, my new and lovely wife suggests that I go down to the business center to get my rosters in order for Sunday and she also says that I should talk to the concierge and find out when and where the Rams/Seahawks game will be showing. I practically dropped dead right there and I may have even shedded a small tear at that point. As luck would have it, the game was being televised locally so I could catch it in my room.

Sunday morning (8am) I awaken to a huge breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit, etc. and the melodic voices of Bradshaw, Long, Brown, and Johnson. I thought I was dreaming and I almost pinched myself. My wife kisses me on the head and tells me to enjoy my morning and that I've earned this. Next to my wedding day, this has to be the best day ever.

Monday, we hang out at the pool with Tom Ridge and his army of secret service agents (Homeland Security) and once again my wife blows me away with another humdinger. She wants to know if I'd like to go to the little pizza joint on the resort and watch the Monday Night game before we fly out at 12am. Once again I'm completely amazed by this woman, a woman who up until this point hasn't shown any interest in football.

What can I say? I guess I married a keeper.

Yes you did.

It's all give and take. You gave.... she took

THEN she gave back..... double.

You just can't beat decent rewards.

Glad everthing went well!

I was in Hawaii last year for my honeymoon in Oct. Combine Football and the Yankee's/Sox series and I feel your pain. Luckly my wife is a huge Sox fan. Like you I got to enjoy Football @ 8AM!!

BTW, it was a good game to miss

Where did ya go in Oahu? send me a PM if ya want.

You have to love women that put up with us and our football. My wife even reminds me to submit my lineups. This year she bought me the Sunday Ticket for my "birthday". My birthday isn't until January, so maybe she will forget and get me something else too.

She have a sister?

2 of them to be exact.

Interesting.

AAAHHH, The good old days of newlyweds!!! We will check back next year to see what happens.LOL

If you win your league this year, but her a little something with the winnings.(me and my buddy usually take them out to dinner if either of us wins) and that satisfies them for the 16 weeks we TOTALLY DISREGARD them.

Whoever has the sig line, no thanks, daddys watching football can relate.. That line is so cool and I use it alot..

Wow!!! That's a great story!!! And the fact that she noticed that you gave up FF to spend time with her is huge!!!

Now the question is, can you go the rest of the season and watch the games when you need to???

You definitely got a keeper!!!!

For your next marriage you should avoid all this by not having the ceremony during football season.

You lucked out this time, but don't ever put yourself through that anguish again!

Homeland Security agent.

great reading !!!!

congrats. you two sound like a good pair.

tip: i just went to a local florist today to set up an account...... they are going to call me seasonally (4x/year) with pre-arranged bouquets for mrs bier. there are all for "non-occations"

those "spontaneous" gifts go a long way!

If she'd woken you up with a blow job, you'd REALLY have some bragging rights.

Well played, young man. Oh, and if the marriage doesn't work out, could you give her my number?

Great thread... one of the best I've read.

Congrates!

Hmmmm, great idea there. I think I'll call the florist today.

Sweet! Nice story, congrats on the Keeper!

That is incredible.

But from one married guy to another - Keep making those sacrifices, or don't expect her to continue her understanding ways.

Are they hot?

I'm happy to hear you took this course, and that it has paid off for you.

In hindsight, it probably wasn't so bad missing the spanking the Rams received that Sunday, anyways

You did mean to say "Sox" fan right?

That was a great story! Tugged at the heartstrings!

Well played my man. You have bought major insurance for your future bliss and happiness!

Congratulations!

Newlyweds I remember those days.

Post again in 5 years when you are 5 years in and have two kids under 5.

Enjoy the early years while you can. Things have a way of changing, some for the good and some for the not so good.

Good story though. You have more patience then me. I would have been at the bar getting a drink for several minutes (watching the game and getting scores) before she would have had to drag me back to the table.

Sounds like your off to a good start with your marriage. It gets tougher keeping her happy going forward. You will begin to worry less about pleasing her and more about watching the sports you love.

My first born was a son. From day one, I would put him in his rocker and place him right in front of the TV, watching whatever sports were on. We videotaped a lot of his first few years of life. Its funny watching the videos today; you can always here a sports announcer in the background.

When he was about 4, he would change the channel from whatever his mother was watching to any sport on TV. She thought it was cute and great that he was being a little boy and wanted to watch and play sports all the time. If I would of changed the channel, she would of given me a different response.

I would be out mowing the lawn and he would run out screaming ( which at 8 years old he still does today) that one of our Wr's just scored a 60 yarder.

Every Sunday morning, he has the TV on for the pregame shows. He knows more about football and other sports then most of my employees. He drafted his first Fantasy team this year and is above .500.

The wife never complains anymore about sports on TV. He is an active kid playing football, baseball, hoops and soccer. She is not a big TV fan, but loves it when we take her to high school and college games.

Bottom line is to get your kids involved in sports and make sure you have a large house with more TV's then occupants.

Wedding Night Humor

A Chinese couple gets married. She's a virgin and, truth be told, he is none too experienced either.


On the wedding night, she cowers naked under the bed sheets as her husband undresses. He climbs in next to her and tries to be reassuring: "My darring," he says, "I know dis yo firs time and you berry frighten. I pomise you, I give you anyting you want, I do anyting - jus anyting you want. Whatchou want?" he asks, trying to sound experienced.


He hopes this will impress his virgin bride.


A thoughtful silence follows and he waits patiently (and eagerly) for her request.


She eventually replies shyly and unsurely, "I want ... numba 69."


Now he is caught up in thoughtful silence. Eventually, in a puzzled tone he asks, "You want ... Beef wif Broccori?"

Wow, that's great. Just thinking about my future son running out to tell me stats got me a little choked up. I can only hope I'm as lucky as you.

Wow, that's great. Just thinking about my future son running out to tell me stats got me a little choked up. I can only hope I'm as lucky as you.


You can. Its all about getting them involved in the things you love at an early age. Sure some people might view it as over controlling, but the whole key is to hang out with them as much as possible.

If all your kid wants to do is watch Barney, how much time do you think your going to actually spend with him or her? Your going to go into the other room and watch your football game alone. Sure you got to be a father figure, but you can also be one of their best friends.

You gave her 'her day' so you will get plenty more from now on.