Well, y'all, I feel better! I guess I can make the inference that the real secret to defeating the summer nighttime cough fest is to blog about it twice. I mean, what's the harm in attempting to establish a little cause-and-effect? I'm just giddy that I can drink soda without the tainted flavor of menthol. Cough drops, that is. Not cigs. That's another story, but I digress.
So Saturday, I accomplished a Herculean Feat of Motherhood. Yep, I decided to capitalize that. I felt that proud of myself. I took JBB and Pretty Girl to TWO back-to-back birthday parties. We partied from 3 in the afternoon until 8 that night.
The first involved a giant inflatable water slide and a very elaborate Spiderman cake. The weather was cloudy and on the verge of rain the entire time. If I was a Twilight geek, I would say that it reminded me of Forks, but since I've only read the entire series three times and not four, I'll refrain. It was delightful to watch the kids climb that behemoth and come crashing down over and over. All of us adults would need the services of Dr. Grumpy if we engaged in such mayhem.
The second party was held at one of those Indoor Play Places. JBB and three other boys clobbered each other with inflatable dolphins most of the time. They were extremely aggressive. They never stopped smiling, so I didn't sweat it. Kids sure love inflatable things. They even had a section for age 2 and under. Pretty Girl loved it. She and a little boy from church just couldn't get enough of the baby slide. I was a complete Mama Bear and ran out any older kids who dared enter the baby section. I am usually a little more laid back than that...oh, who am I kidding.
Amazingly enough, I think I had as much fun as the kids. I definitely ate more cake than they did. Mostly though, I love to watch them play with other kids. I am an only child (and even an only grandchild on one side); most of my playing was alone. Seeing them both be utterly comfortable, relaxed, and having fun with lots of different kids is something that both fascinates me and relieves me.
One final thought...
Psalm 34:4. Sometimes things happen in life which terrify your soul. It is handy to know this verse. And believe it.
11 comments:
I'm glad that you're feeling better! The birthday parties sound like so much fun. I'm an only child, too, and I would like to have 2 children so that they would have each other to play with as children and (hopefully) be friends as adults. But, being an only child was really great in some ways also!
I'm glad you are feeling better. My E has a summer cold, which makes me feel bad for her, but if I have to tell her to stop wiping her nose on the rug one more time, I'm going to explode!
It's funny you mention watching our kids play together. Being a twin (with cousins much older and far away), I was concerned that my girls wouldn't be as close as my sis and I because they werent' the same age. But they play together fantastically and it makes me smile every time I see it!
It sounds like you certainly had an eventful weekend! Thanks for reminding us of that verse, it is a great one.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me;he delivered me from all my fears.
Timing is everything. My mother in her mid 80's is in the hospital with pneumonia. I'm going to drive to see her. Naturally with her age I'm concerned about her condition. It is comforting to know that the lord is looking over her.
So glad you are feeling better Miss Lipstick, summer sickness can be the worst!
The parties sound like great fun, but we're more concerned about the Scripture... are things okay?
Sending a hug and a smile,
tp
Hope you are feeling better! You are a brave, brave woman. Two bday parties back to back=brave!!!!
Glad you're back, you've been missed "mama bear"!
So glad you're feeling better! Those parties sound like a blast! There were never inflatable slides when I was growing up! Lol!
I like that verse. So true.
Sorry you've not been feeling well! And I love this story, as I would have totally expected back-to-back birthday parties to be a bit hellish!
Wow, I knew you were an iron woman
capable of so much with that Southern charm. Wish I could help y'all with the small ones.
I get teased all the time about wearing lipstick....not a priority
in California....and to them I say
BITE ME.....I'm wearing it!
Glad you're doing well
You deserve a medal! 2 B-day parties in one day is truly a measure of parental devotion.
Don't know if you ever saw my post on the subject.
http://drgrumpyinthehouse.blogspot.com/2009/04/dr-grumpys-guide-to-life.html
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