A night out with the boys, his boys

Certainly many of you have heard the expression, a night out with the boys, but not to be outdone, the women have their night too, the familiar girls night out.  Of course, most people would picture this activity as a group of men getting out for a few frostys and some male bonding time.  However, for a father who loves his sons, a night out with the "boys" carries a somewhat different meaning.  If there was a choice to be with his sons or with his friends, I'll guarantee you that there is little doubt what the choice would be and allow me to explain.

My nephew celebrated his birthday in September, and for his birthday, his father thought that it would be nice to take the boys to a Patriots game.  After a much anticipated wait, the day finally has come, tonight, the Pats versus the Jets on Monday Night Football.  When I called them earlier this evening, they were tailgating in the cold at Gillette Stadium, 3 hours before game time.  The dinner menu consisted of brats and steak tips, but anything would have been perfect under the circumstances.  In spite of the frigid night, the atmosphere was anything but chilly.

As the game has unfolded, the Patriots have delivered with a dominant performance.  Although it is always more enjoyable when the home team is winning, in this case, even if their beloved Pats were losing, I am sure that nothing, except the weather, would have chilled their enthusiasm for this night.  In this case, my brother spent a night out with the boys, his boys; and I am sure, he wouldn't have wanted it any other way, and of course, neither would they!