March Madness or is it just insanity?

When I was in college going to basketball games was a free and exciting winter social activity. It was great fun to root for the Flyers, especially during those winning years...but that ended when I graduated , moved away (and no longer got free tickets). So how do I find myself now in the midst of NCAA Tournament madness. In a word, Joshua. Somehow Steve and I spawned a child who is a crazy sports nut. Pick a sport, any sport, and he will watch it, tell you all about it, know all the rules, and even care who wins. So in the last few years (maybe since he learned to read and write) we have had the family NCAA tournament contest. Every year I watch my kids do better than me at picking teams. I say I don't care, but I have to admit to being VERY disappointed that the team I picked to go all the way and win the Championship had the nerve to LOSE in the Second round on Sunday. Of course this now leaves me rooting for some other teams, which is okay since I love to root for the underdog (lower seed teams), but knowing all the while that I can't win the family pool is such a bummer. Again, I'm not really sure why I care at all, but I guess its because Josh brings out the competitor in me. Or because I hate to see him gloat at my expense. Next year maybe I really should pick my winners just by their mascots, I would at least enjoy rooting for them. (Course that is why I picked UConn to go all the way...I love those cute Huskies...the dogs, not the players). Or use my crystal ball to predict upsets. Go Vermont!