do you have a Home Opener memory?

This has nothing to do with the game itself, but all leading up to the opening day game.  A youngster who shall remain nameless (okay Ryan?) was all set to take in the Opening Game Day festivities when he was told he couldn't miss school.  Talk about being bummed out!  He knew I had tickets and he really thought he was going to go.  He wouldn't talk with me for the days leading up to the game.  Well the morning of the opener, he came down for breakfast with the saddest, poutingest, maddest face a fifth grader could have.  He was so out of sorts, he ate breakfast WITHOUT reading the funnies, which was the norm.  Didn't say a word to him and just delightfully watched him stew!  Without being too direct I asked him why no comics.  He said not funny this morning.  Kinda moved him to think about reading them and eventually he started.  Then on page two he saw what he was hoping for.  Taped to the funnies were the two tickets to opening day that had some how been delivered in the morning paper (not really, but this is a story folks!).  He couldn't hide the grin.  He quickly got up and changed into his "going to the game" clothes and asked when do we leave (it was only 7:30 AM).  Told him we had to report his illness to school and then we would depart.  What ever happened at the game was all secondary to the primary scene, watching the enjoyment spread over my son's face when he found he was going to his first opening day game.  Fast forward to this Monday and Opening Day and Dad and Son will be taking in the game, and this will be another game added into our fond memories.  Go Tribe!!