Century Square

Century Square is a newer place in College Station. It is where the International Housing was when Vic and I were in college. But, they have built up restaurants, a movie theater, retail shopping, and this great big green space covered in turf. We've only been a couple of times with the kids but it has always been so fun. The kids run and play and we have gotten food at the restaurants around it and just eaten on the ground. This time there was live music. We lasted until Hazel got hungry and then nursed in the car before we headed home. It was just fun! One of my favorite moments was when Atticus, who at age 7, still seems to be just growing up so much, asked me to throw the football with him. So, we are out on the green, and Hazel is good in her carseat in the stroller and the girls are playing where I can see them and Vic is off ordering food and there are other kids playing football in the green space. But, of all that is going on, Atticus asks ME to throw the football with him. He's not embarrassed that I am no good or that I am his mom. He WANTS to throw it with me. It just made my heart so happy because I love him so very much and know there will come a day where he picks friends over his mom to throw the ball with. I hope it is a very long time from now, but I just loved, loved, loved that evening of throwing the ball with him for a little bit. Once the pizza came, I had to stop to get the girls settled and eating and some kids asked Atticus to throw with them and I was glad he joined them. But, I was so happy he picked me first! And, actually, I was also so happy to see him join these kids because it really made him feel good to throw with other kids and be good at it! He wants so much to throw the football really well.

Anyways, the entire evening was fun, except next time we will actually just bring Chick-Fil-A or something to eat. It took Vic, the entire night I think, to order our food. We thought it would be easy to get pizza for the kids and burgers for us, but everywhere was busy and had long waits, even though it wasn't that packed outside. So, we ended up skipping burgers and trying crepes. I will say that I was excited to try a savory crepe, but yuck! Not impressed! Give me all of the sweet crepes, but no more savory ones for me!

Here's some quick photos of our night.