I wasn’t planning to attempt to get tickets for the midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I tonight. It’s a school/work night, after all, and movie tickets aren’t cheap. My oldest really wanted to go, but I promised him that we would see a matinee this weekend, instead. He was satisfied with that alternative, and we’ve been looking forward to our “date” all week.

Well … this afternoon, I WON tickets to the midnight premiere! When I called to tell him, I started the conversation like I normally do after he gets home from school:

Mom: “How was your day?”

Son: “Good.”

Mom: “Did you have a really good day?”

Son: “Sure.”

Mom: “What would make today the best day EVER?”

Son: “If you let me stay up till midnight and go watch Harry Potter.”

Mom: “Hmm, but we’d need tickets.”

Son: “You got TICKETS?!?!”

About this time, I thought he was about to faint or hyperventilate. Needless to say, we’re both very excited about our “date” being moved to tonight!