HoCo is loco

It's homecoming week at my school. That means the kids and a fair number of the teachers have been dressing up for spirit days. Each day has it's own theme, and I tried to look the part. I think my best move was at the beginning of the week when we had "Morning Monday," and everyone was supposed to be in pajamas. I wore some regular clothes, but topped that off with a Snuggie. Because I have a Snuggie. The third floor of the school was unnecessarily warm all day, and everyone was walking around in pajamas. It looked like a mental ward had let out and the Thorazine was just starting to wear off.

For reasons beyond my understanding, our big game was on a Thursday this time. I know shared sports facilities in a large district necessitate some creative scheduling, but homecoming should be under the classic Friday Night Lights. 

No matter. I went. The kids won. And for extra flair, I took a date to a high school football game. 

Cas and I left the stadium just as halftime was wrapping up. An extra-long second quarter featuring a big time out and a player on the other team taking a few extra minutes to get up after a tackle made the halftime departure pretty late in the evening. I know he has a lot of work to do, but when Cas suggested we go out and get a drink, I was glad to agree. It was perfect football and patio weather, so after we left the stadium, we drove over to On The Border and ordered up a pair of margaritas and the Ulitmate Queso, which apparently is no longer on the menu at On The Border. They made it anyway. Win. 

I'm skipping the dance. I skip all of the dances. I made that mistake at my last school and wound up seeing more than I bargained for. To avoid close up observation of grinding and twerking, I sit them out. Instead, Cas and I are going with Danny and Laurie on a sunset cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard. Much better plan... 

I'm about to head out for the last day of homecoming week. I doubt any actual instruction will occur today. It just feels pretty unlikely. Either way, happy HoCo, everyone! Enjoy the original art I made for the chilluns' theme: