Shark Park

I took my daughter to her first game of football last night. Sharks v Tigers at Shark Park.
She was very excited. We arrived just before half-time of the premier league game.

When does the real game start Dad?
5:30.
What time is it now Dad?
4:30.
That means we have to wait for one hour!
Yes.
Can I have some jelly-beans Dad?
Sure.

5 minutes later....

What time is it now Dad?
4:35.
I'm getting very sick of waiting!
Yes. Just watch the football dear.

Finally the game ends.

Is it about to start Dad?
Yes, in about 15 minutes.
Will they put up pictures of all the players like on tv?
Maybe. Look, there are some little kids coming out to play first.
Where are the Sharks Dad?
Still inside getting ready. Do you want some more jelly-beans?

A bit later...

Look K, there are the cheerleaders. They're called the mermaids.
Yes, I KNOOW Dad! I'm still waiting Dad, when are they going to start?
Not soon enough dear.

Hooray! Kick off!

Sharks try... :-( K is cheering.
Dad. The sharks are winning and your team is not! We have 6 points and you have no points! (Insert a little in-the-seat dance here, and a big grin)
Yes dear. It's early yet.

A bit later...

Dad. My team is 18 and your team is 4. That's 14 points Dad. Your team needs 14 more points Dad. Maybe they need to do some more exercise Dad.
Yes dear.

Second half.

Tigers try.
K's smile is a little flatter
Tigers try.
K's smile is gone. She is worried. Panicing almost.
Tigers try.
Uh-oh. Almost tears here.
Tigers try.
I was just kidding Dad. I was ACTUALLY going for the tigers! And I was just kidding when I said to Mum that I was going for the sharks. Big grin.
Sharks try.
Uh-oh. Grin flatter again.
Sharks try.
Uh-oh. Scores are level.
Don't worry K. The scores are the same. We both have 28.
YOU BLOODY BEAUTY ROBBIE FARAH! 29-28.
(Insert image of M standing, punching the air, yelling at top of lungs, Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh! while all around are seated, quiet as little little tiny mice, thinking sit down you bloody bloody bloody tigers fan)

Great night.

Did you have fun tonight at the football K?
Yep!