The boy came back (for a bit)
My son came back home the other day, along with his cousins from Alison’s side.
It was just a short visit, but I was so happy to see him.
It’s so strange not having him around here as he’s been my most constant companion all these past few years.
So, I brought everyone to the local Japanese BBQ joint a few blocks south of me.
I probably shouldn’t have ordered the beer tower, but I did.
Aunt-E: Logan, you don’t WANT the driver of your child to drink all that beer.
Me: Ok, that’s fair.
Afterwards, we all headed back to our place, where the kid showed his cousin his room and his stuff for the first time, I think, ever.
It was a lotta fun but then he left, and I missed him the moment he walked out the door.
Me: Hey, I don’t get a hug!?
Him: Sorry, dad!
Don’t think I’ll ever not miss that kid.
Not soon after that, the Professor swung by with his whole family.
Don’t think I’ve seen his wife since we met during their wedding, which happened waaaaaaaaaay before this blog, back in 2005.
This is one of the only pics I have of that day – I was 32 in that picture, and I feel I look like a kid.
Anywho, I brought them to that bistro above a supermarket that I’ve been going to since at least 14 years ago.
I like it because it’s a hidden gem; only locals go there, it’s never crowded, the food is super fresh – it’s above a supermarket, after all – and it’s huge.
Plus, it’s the only place I know of in the city that’s truly casual but nice and clean AND people aren’t on top of you.
It also worked out because the Professor, his kids, his wife, and we, all had very different tastes and there was something for everyone.
As a bonus, the Firecracker got to meet one of my oldest friends.
Him: Logan is the single weirdest guy I know.
Me: Rude.
Firecracker: Oh, well he’s grown a lot since then.
Him: Nope. Still weird.
Still a bonus…
Location: earlier today, my old gym, getting chainsawed
Mood: hot and gross
Music: It all means nothing without friends and family (Spotify)
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