Tuesday Nights

Tuesday nights have become Cameron's favorite night of the week.  Because I have to be at school an hour earlier than he does, Cameron gets to spend the night with Grandma Jane and Grandpa Cutes.  Meg used to stay as well, but she likes going in early with me and hanging out with her friend Graham.  Thus, Cameron gets his grandparents all to himself.  They play Uno, Monopoly, Liar's Poker, Qwirkle or any other game that Cameron wants.  Grandma also makes the dinner of Cameron's choice along with an ice cream snack or cookie for dessert.

Last night Cal decided to join in the action.  Along with playing cards, Cal decided to spend some time getting under Cameron's skin.  Cal's good at that, and Cameron reacts quite well.  The topic this Tuesday night that really got Cameron going was Cal announcement that he was going with Grandma and Grandpa to Bloomington for a couple of days to pick up Brett.  Cameron yelled, pouted and than proclaimed Cal a cheater for skipping school.  Of course Cal was not going and even though Grandma explained this to Cam, he still sulked when Cal walked out the door saying, "See you Friday, Cam!"

I laughed all the way home.  As the second born, I can appreciate Cal's affinity for bothering his siblings and definitely have more patience for it than my parents, Doug or his siblings.  Cam didn't let Cal ruin his evening, however, and had a great night at his grandparents.  The best part of having Cal as a sibling is the amount of tolerance for others that Brett, Meg and Cam have learned.  A skill that has come in handy as Brett started college.