We had some wispy clouds show up right at totality, but I agree – Tabasco-soaked is the perfect description for that colour.
My son had fallen asleep at about 5pm, and naturally woke up right on time. I went to bed at midnight and set my alarm for 2:30, enjoyed a pretty view of about ⅓ eclipse, catnapped for ½ hour, and watched totality together for a while, followed by a lesson on what eclipses are and why they do that.
I am once again grateful for homeschooling, as the little one is still asleep after being up most of the night.