he wanted to have a party of his own
Yes, he did want it. Eli is about 13 years old, but you'd never know it :) Quite a spirited animal.
It was a great pleasure having my granddaughter and her friends. I tend to worry, but as you say it really was rather tame for a college party.
Thank you for the good wishes. Hope for you the best in the year ahead. Be seeing you around the bend, friend, @futuremind.