Rebels of the Sacred Heart

Erik's first football game is tomorrow. I'm a bit tense. He's covered in bruises and scrapes from practicing 3 hours a day, 6 days a week...but, he loves it and loves this school. He is playing for the 'Fighting Irish' of Sacred Heart Cathedral. There actually are quite a few Irish families still a part of this school. We feel at home! My people. Going to games, as much as I hate sports, is such a social event. Pretty cool and much better than the stuck up grammar school Erik went to.

Their unofficial rally song is by 'Flogging Molly'. I like it, which is good since it's all Erik is playing this week. Very Pogue-ish. (just please, God, don't let him break his collarbone for the third time!).

Gotta love a school that has a theme song like this.

Now I`m aimin' for heaven
But probably wind up down in hell
Where upon this alter I will hang my guilt ridden head
But it`s time I`ll take before I begin
Three sheets to the wind, Three sheets to the wind
Rebels are we, though heavy our hearts shall always be
Ah, no ball or chain no prison shall keep
We`re the rebels of the sacred heart
I said no ball or chain no prison shall keep
We`re the rebels of the sacred heart ...