It has begun...

Today is a very important day in the Hopkins household. 

It's the first day of football season. 

More importantly, it's the Chief's home opener---a game that absolutely, without a doubt cannot be missed.  This day means cheesy rotel dip, hot wings, bud light, and a few choice words for the ref and opposing team :)  However, it's 3rd quarter, and I've only heard a handful of "S.O.B's", mother-beepers and the like, echoing up from the man cave.  For the next few months, we can only schedule family activities between 8-11:45 am and anytime after 3:30pm on Sundays.  We are required to rep red & gold, and it is essential keep an infinite stock of beer and snacks on hand.  The Monday Night Football song must be memorized and sung with gusto, week after week, and superstitious rituals and traditions must be observed and respected.  More importantly, when we suffer a loss (and it's the Chiefs, so we are bound to encounter one or two of those), my duties include consoling and cheering up a die-hard fan with wounded pride.  So let's just toast those aluminum cans to a winning season in KC :)  Cheers!

My Big Chief & Little Chief Fan In Training