It's been almost a week since, but the Bears played and barely won their first preseason football game on Saturday. I watched with much anticipation and excitement. Would the defense look sharp on the line without Tank Johnson. How will Grossman have adjusted and reacted to the criticism he has received during the off season. And Lovie Smith, finally is finally getting paid. I'm convinced Virginia McCaskey is racist.
We ate an early dinner at the mall on Saturday. Ellen ate good as usual and Mara did so-so. We wanted to not have to deal with dinner at home so we could enjoy the game, plus it was so damn hot we couldn't play with the girls outside, so we wanted to get them out of the house. We got ready to watch the game and poured a couple beers in the frosty Bears pint glasses that I collected from my favorite bar in the world during the 2005 season.
We put Ellen to bed early, and she needed to be put to bed early. Pissy pants were on. Mara loves playing in the basement, which is great most of the time. However, my Man Cave I had planned for the basement has been slowly taken over by primary colored toys and a child's kitchen set. Mara stayed awake for most of the first half and then called it a night. But not before taking over Daddy's chair and blanket for a little while.
Overall I was happy with what I saw out of the Bears. Hester being on offense and a confident QB might make up for the attrition that has happened on the defense. Time will tell I guess. I gotta get the girls some new Bears clothes too.
