Houston, we have a problem. Game day advice needed.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

My son has a basketball game tonight at 7 PM. My wife’s birthday is today. 
 

How do I watch this game with the complete focus that I need, and still maintain marital harmony? 
 

(Note also this variable as it pertains to long term strategy: I have to still make the almost unwinnable case to go to the Steelers/Bills game, which conflicts with kids’ piano recital). 

[milfandcookies]

Kids come first easy

[wnyguy]

The Bills are playing, easy.

[milfandcookies]

We’re gonna win by like 28 points anyway 

[blacklabel]

Ask her if she really wants to disappoint Josh Allen. I know I don't. Hell, I don't know one sane man who would!

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

1 minute ago, blacklabel said:

Ask her if she really wants to disappoint Josh Allen. I know I don't. Hell, I don't know one sane man who would!

actually, as @Just Jack knows, I am basically causing the Bills to win every week due to my various superstitions. So disappointing Josh Allen is a real consideration here! 

[Max Fischer]

Build a time machine, infiltrate the NFL, and manipulate the schedule so it does not fall on conflicting dates. 

 

If that doesn't work, make a lovely birthday, take the kid to basketball, and never mention the Bills game. 

[TBBills Fan]

Here's what you do. Find a legit massage parlor, nail or hair salon open late.  Book an appt immediately.  Now you have a surprise birthday gift for your wife and you can watch the game in peace at home. Even if she asks you to join her, you can, decline services and watch the game on your phone in the waiting room. 

 

You are welcome. 

 

Next time plan in advance better. It's as easy as buying her things to do during the time you need free. Then you get to watch the game and get to be her birthday nookie. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Just now, TBBills Fan said:

Here's what you do. Find a legit massage parlor, nail or hair salon open late.  Book an appt immediately.  Now you have a surprise birthday gift for your wife and you can watch the game in peace at home. Even if she asks you to join her, you can, decline services and watch the game on your phone in the waiting room. 

 

You are welcome. 

 

Next time plan in advance better. It's as easy as buying her things to do during the time you need free. Then you get to watch the game and get to be her birthday nookie. 

this is actually pretty brilliant. 

[Johnnycage46]

11 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

My son has a basketball game tonight at 7 PM. My wife’s birthday is today. 
 

How do I watch this game with the complete focus that I need, and still maintain marital harmony? 
 

(Note also this variable as it pertains to long term strategy: I have to still make the almost unwinnable case to go to the Steelers/Bills game, which conflicts with kids’ piano recital). 

 

I assume you have Amazon Prime as that is where it is being aired? If so, I have younger children that don't fall asleep until 8:30 to 9ish range so I always end up starting the games late. When you go on Prime there is usually an option on there if the game is still live to start from the beginning and then you can catch up at your leisure without missing anything (as long as you stay away from your phone, etc.).

 

[TBBills Fan]

2 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

this is actually pretty brilliant. 

Yes indeed.

 

Dark psychology but used for good. She is happy, you are happy. 

 

In fact the thoughtfulness of doing something different and nice may help you with the steelers game down the road. 

 

In fact, small little gifts and unexpected things she noticed between now and that game will build some credit for ya

[Kaenon]

18 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

My son has a basketball game tonight at 7 PM. My wife’s birthday is today. 
 

How do I watch this game with the complete focus that I need, and still maintain marital harmony? 
 

(Note also this variable as it pertains to long term strategy: I have to still make the almost unwinnable case to go to the Steelers/Bills game, which conflicts with kids’ piano recital). 

Celebrate the birthday over the weekend.

[quincy]

In true Seam McDermott style your kid needs to be on IR with a a thumb injury so that both basketball and piano are ruled out. 

 

In reality, I would take the L tonight and somehow try and win the attending the Steelers game agrument, best of luck.

[JustHewIt]

19 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

How do I watch this game with the complete focus that I need, and still maintain marital harmony? 

[QB Bills]

Just leave your family. Problem solved. 

[zow2]

The media has told me that Houston is an impregnable force on defense.  Therefore you don't need to watch as we will lose 20-0.   You can DVR the game and watch it quickly at midnight if you must.

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

I told my wife a long time ago that I don't ask for much (and I don't), but i really only ask that I be able to watch the Bills games when they're on. I have missed them for major things and don't regret it. But, if its something that means alot to you I think she should understand.

 

My wife has been great about it, she even plans around the Bills schedule each fall.

Edited 4 hours ago by D. L. Hot-Flamethrower

[Big Turk]

Stream it on your phone in silence like I did for the first half of the Chiefs game at my daughter's NYSSA concert.

[SoCal Deek]

Just text me every few minutes and I’ll give you an update. You probably have to scroll down through a lot of cussing but I’m sure the wife and kids will understand. 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

week on the couch might be worth the watch. plenty of time in the offseason to make it back up to her.