Isaac learns about the ups and downs of football fandom

After a fun family Sunday spent celebrating Cole (6), Tavi (4), and Seth (10)'s birthdays in Manchester-by-the-sea, the OMs headed home so that Josh and Isaac could prepare for the big AFC Championship Game b/t the Steelers and the Jets.



With Isaac asleep in his crib, and Anique at Brandeis working late, I watched the Pittsburgh run up a 24-3 halftime lead. Feeling pretty confident, I settled in for what I hoped would be a victory lap of a second half. Here's a running diary of the second half

8:15: Jets cut the lead to 24-10. They look like a new team, and the Steelers look flustered.

8:45: As if suddenly aware that the outcome of the game is now in question, Isaac wakes up screaming.

8:50: No. Poopy diaper.

8:55: While I'm changing Isaac's diaper, the Jets sack Roethlisberger for a safety, cutting the lead to 24-12. Isaac reacts by pooping in my hand.

9:25: Jets score a touchdown. It's now 24-19, with a little more than 3 minutes left. Trying to remaining calm, I bounce Isaac up and down while singing "Waters of Babylon." We can't lose this game, can we?

9:45: We can't! Big Ben makes two clutch first downs, and the Steelers run out the clock. Isaac, worn out from all the excitement, is asleep in my arms. All is right with the world.