Boys Night Out

Last night, Evan and I went to our first high school basketball game together. My alma mater Linn-Mar was playing at Waukee so Evan and I decided to drive the two blocks in the frigid cold for a fun night out while Mom was stuck working late. Amy, Evan and I ventured to a Waukee football game this fall and we lasted the equivalent of one Ricky Stanzi-led 3 and out before he was ready for they playground next door!
Before the game, Evan and I dined at the very classy Pizza Ranch before heading over to the game and it didn't take long to realize why Mom's are so great to have around. Dad forgot to pack a sippy cup, eating utensils, wet wipes and spare diapers! That coupled w/ our refusal to sit in the high chair, made for a meal setting pack of hungry wolves would have loved. After a healthy dinner of mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, banana pudding, blueberry streusel dessert and ice cream, it was off to the gym.

Needless to say, Evan was very excited to be at his first game. We arrived at halftime of the sophomore game and Evan didn't move a muscle for the first five minutes of game action except to point at the basketball and join in the cheering and clapping. Evan started to get a little restless towards the end of the sophomore game but lucky for us the Waukee pep band arrived and serenaded w/ such joyful tunes as YMCA & Summertime Blues.

Mom was able to escape soon after and join us for a while. Evan then dragged her back into the gym to show her the ball and the band. As it was approaching 8.15, Mom and Evan then left for the night and Mom said Evan was out like a light by 8.30! All that action on the court and in the band clearly outweighed all the sugar Dad allowed Evan to eat at dinner!

Nick and Evan