throwing in the towel

I first would like to point out this has nothing to do with March Madness and although my brother is out celebrating a win after the first round, I hardly believe the contest is over.

But as a Smith it is a rarity that we will own up to defeat. There is always an excuse, albeit lame depending on which Smith you talk to you but an excuse no less. The most often used is the ever reliable "I let you win." or perhaps the "I didn't want to leave you feeling bad".

And this is no different a situation. It is crazy to think the messy house defeated us and tomorrow morning someone armed with a mop and a little 409 will take over.

But honestly!

I let it win.