He’s in luck this year for his special day is on a Saturday. Therefore he doesn’t have to attend school or get it overshadowed by the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nope, my brother just called to let me know they celebrated Thursday. That covers the big meal but they’ll probably go to a movie Nick wants to see today, the Mr. Fox thing, certainly more uplifting than the film adaptation of The Road.
He received his iPod early too. An orange nano with his name engraved on the back so it won’t be easily stolen. I thought it was a Christmas present but I was mistaken. At least I got to chip on it which means some of it came from me! Next step, his own iTunes account with an allowance and hopefully Nick will be allowed to send me e-mails, asking me questions regarding Star Wars or superheroes. Hey, I knew my useless knowledge of the geek stuff would help somebody.
No luck convincing Nick’s dad (my brother) over letting him fly down to Austin to hang with Aunt Sam and Uncle Steve. Brian doesn’t feel he is old enough and Southwest Airlines’ re-assurances are unconvincing. I wasn’t bummed too long because he’s not allowed to fly to his grandparents unescorted too. Maybe when he’s 12. I know I will keep campaigning Nick’s old man!