So we've had au pairs for the past 5 years and our current one is leaving next week. She's also German and I have had the pleasure of being able to watch some of the Germany matches with her. I'm not even sure why I like it that much since she sits there very stoically and watches all nervous like until she feels like it will all work out. But having someone sitting there who can correct my pronunciation of the German team members is handy. Plus, she's pretty great.
Yesterday was outstanding for the family though. I made us a poor attempt at German apple pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and bloody marys. Even the kids watched for a while but eventually we had to send them out of the room so we could actively watch.
I never thought I would say this but I kind of felt bad for England. That discounted goal really took the wind out of their sails. Though, I feel a need to point out that when that happened to the US, TWICE, we just sucked it up and pushed on. It wasn't over! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? NO! But they just gave up.
I hate to admit it too but I have a love/hate with the thorough destruction of effort when the leading team pulls their best players. I mean, part of me was pretty angry at England. You don't just GIVE UP EVEN MORE! But then, it kind of made me laugh.
Sorry to my English friends. I'm sorry you felt on Sunday the way I felt on Saturday. :( But you can't just mentally walk away if your goal doesn't count. You have to act like Teddy Roosevelt! Ernest Hemingway! Grab control and fight back, buckeroos!
But no. They say "Oh well, off to the pub for us." And I, for one, cannot argue with that position.
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