Our weekend got off to a slow start since Cory drove home from Columbia on Friday evening, and I was just plain exhausted from trying to keep/ catch up with my classes (and son) all week. Suffice it to say that we couldn't even bring ourselves to go rent a movie. We did get some wonderful news on Friday night, though, and are so happy that Will and Elizabeth got to welcome their little boy to the world. We hated to bow out of Mema's birthday party, but surely this news of a healthy great grandchild was the best birthday gift possible!The slow Friday night start was not indicative of our Saturday, though, and I am extremely impressed with us as we started out Saturday morning by sticking with a commitment to attend the Furman Alumni Breakfast at 9 AM. Henry sported his new royal purple longall made by my friend and coworker Cyndi. We extended our homecoming celebration by coming home to play with Penny then having a chance lunch with Linsey, Chris, and Niklas at the always mouthwatering Pita House. Henry enjoyed sprinkling their floor with Purely-O's and watching his conscientious mother, who still remembers parents who let their kids soil my section of the restaurant, politely pick them up off the floor.
Elizabeth rode with us to the football game, and we actually hung around until the end of the 3rd Quarter. Then, as if homecoming breakfast and football weren't enough, we headed to Henry's first Fall for Greenville downtown! We had to pass on the homecoming party at Fluor field, but I think Henry was game. He was such a great sport and seemed filled with gratitude for our schedule deviation that left little time for naps or the accompanying nap objections.
Henry turned in late for bed tonight--around 8:45. He gave us lots of smiles, face pinches, and knuckle pop-digs before drifting off. I am guessing that his dreams are filled with purple touchdowns and lobster cigars.
