Jeeps and Diapers: First Friday

I had my first major experience with mommy brain the other day....

In planning a trip to meet up with friends for the weekend, I completely misunderstood/forgot/didn't listen to what day everyone was getting into town.

What I processed was that everyone was meeting in Columbia, SC on Friday night. I had everyone packed up Thursday night and was running around like a mad woman on Friday morning trying to make sure I remembered everything for a trip out of town. I even left Kenny with a big TO DO list on my way out the door to work, hoping that this would help us get out the door on time and into town sooner to meet our friends.

I came out of my mommy fog on Friday afternoon and realized the actual plans were for everyone to meet Saturday around lunch time. How did I mix that up?! Not really sure! At least I managed to figure out the real plans on Friday before heading out of town to a city that my husband prefers to not set foot in, unless there is a good reason too. I think he would have been a little upset to be stuck in Columbia for a night WITHOUT our friends.

A big lesson was learned. Two sleep deprived new mommies are not allowed to be the sole source of communication in planning the weekend. The husbands must communicate as well and make sure that they get the actual plans sorted out!

The upside to the whole situation was that we were still in town for one more night, and it just happened to be the night of the First Friday Parade in Clemson. This was my first time experiencing the festivities. The parade is very similar to our homecoming parade at FSU. It is Clemson's big kick off to football season, and man was it PACKED!

I found it particularly interesting to see that each sorority walked in the parade with their float, chanting and cheering. It seemed like it was the entire sorority too, not just the pledge class. Ha...this was definitely not the case at FSU, there was always a group of girls that would ride on the float, but the majority of us were more interested in hanging at a frat house or potbelly's with a nice cold beer in our hands watching the parade go by.

Tripp was the only one getting his drink on during the parade. So Kenny and I decided to head downtown after the parade for some cold ones and grub. It was great. I always love going back to a place that I have so many fond memories of from college. It's not Tallahassee, but I did spend quite a bit of time in Clemson during college. It's where I met my husband, how could I not have a special place in my heart for this college and town?

Here are some pictures from the fun night!