P's and Q's

Friday evening Sam is going to dinner and the symphony with a gaggle of other preteens. Our neighbor, who is preternaturally patient and passionate about the arts, is chaperoning.

I look at it as a good opportunity for Sam to socialize in an environment that doesn't allow atomic drops or choke slams, and a chance to practice table manners while using real utensils and cloth napkins.

Although it may be Jake that needs help with table manners. During lunch over the weekend he actually wiped his nose on his hot dog bun.