Jordan was on my couch

Today I watched the Asian Cup Quarter Final home with my three children Rinad 7 , Bilal 4and a half and Sanad 2 and a half . Rinad my daughter informed  by her older cousin and influenced by his enthusiasm was quite aware of what was on stake and led the cheers . The boys naturally followed. Bilal although not much interested in football  knew  that a Match means winning or losing and wanted Jordan to win. Sanad well just followed .

We made popcorn ,sat on the couch and cuddled under the fleece blanket enjoying the warmth of the gas heater.

I told them who's who : The Red was Jordan and White is Uzbekistan .

Rinad was our commentator she pointed out the passes, the goals and commented
 "Thank you! " she said excitedly . I was surprised and  asked"why?". she answered "that Uzbek player just passed the ball to the Jordanian Player".

She was excited : Shafee3 

Bilala:" hehehe Shafee3 Shafee3 "

Rinad :"Goal Goal you can make it ".

Sanad: "Goal Goal "

Rinad :" Oh Out"

Sanad :"Out Out!!'

We started to sing " hey yallah haey yallah "the kids sang their heart out 

The First Goal , The Second Goal : 2 Goals in the Jordanian nets 

Bilal said " Can we cheer for the winner ?"

Rinad: Of course not ! You have to cheer for your country , it's where we live

Bilal  nodded 

I started to cheer :  It's ok Jordan is like fire " معلش شو صار الأردن زي النار "

Rinad cheered along and also Sanad . 

Bilal asked us to lower our voices.

 Then the Jordanian Goal! The sitting-room was shaken

Bilal cheered and sang again .

Sanad was dozing.

Rinad asked me  "Is there a  prayer we can say so that Jordan wins?" 

So many lost chances , so many disappointments  and our team lost.

Rinad was sad . 

Bilal asked if we can move out of the country and live in Sharm Il Sheikh

Sanad was asleep. 

I told them" It was a fun game and the team tried their best and all would fail but what is important to do our best and learn from the mistakes "  you see at this age a mother still has influence and must spread hope.

I really believe in that , but won't stop anyone of my kids from seeking a better life although I pray they can realize it  in Jordan .