The Life of The Party

Miracles happen. I was able to keep Russ Lange at a party for two whole hours. Not just keeping him there, but his being happy at a party. It helps that there were some yummy meatballs and chips and dip to tide him over until dinner. Being outside in the cold air was also a bonus for Russ. If we had been in a warm room he never would have lasted.
The real highlight for Russ is he got to eat dinner with his friend Ted. They had played basketball together years ago and they talked about getting the gang back together for a regular game, if only they could get a gym to play in. Between the barbecue meal and the bball talk with Ted, Russ was happy to stay at the party long past the allotted hour he had told me he would stay.
Now, even though he spent 100% more time than I thought he would, we still were probably the first people to leave. I was happy to go with him though because I had to avoid the s’mores bar that had peanut butter cups as a chocolate choice. Staying on my healthy eating plan at a party is tough enough, but being confronted with a Reese cup is almost more than I can handle. 
Thanks to Theky for such a great party and to Anna and Bob for opening up their house. Only you all could throw a party’s that is not at our house that Russ Lange likes. Now tomorrow he is going to have to help host a party at our house, but since it is for Carter’s basketball team and their parents I think he will be OK. We will be discussing basketball after all.