Things I have learned last night

Last night was the world premiere of High School Musical 2 and I had 8 girls (4 tenyr olds and 4 7yrolds) sleep over and watch it. My wife accidently discovered that this was the weekend she had a "business trip" and could not be here, I'm on to her game...it didn't do me any good but I'm on to her game.

Well-the night came and went. No one had to be rushed to the hospital, and I did learn a few things 1--Putting hairbows in my hair hurts; what the heck are you women thinking doing this    1a;Put away all digital camera's before agreeing to let someone put nail polish on you...this is a REALLY good idea-trust me. Who knew a 10 yr old could be so capitalistic? Those photo's cost me $50!!    2a; Having hot fudge sundaes at 10:30pm is not a good idea. Why you ask? see below... 2--At 3 am, there is no such thing as "talking rationally" to your children to go to bed, only the threat of bodily harm or the loss of webkinz will do 3--Holding a pair of scissors to a webkinz at 4am with the threat "I will do it--go ahead-make my day" will get young girls in bed quickly 4--At 5am you just don't care anymore, literally. My only thought was; there are 8 here, if I can end up with at least 6 by morning-I'm good 5--The weight it takes to pull a ceiling fan down out of the ceiling is at least 72lbs...by coincidence the same weigh as one of the 7yr olds 6--Dogs don't like to have hairbows put in their hair, or like their paws with nailpolish 7--Never clean a ceiling that has hot fudge on it by holding your dog up to lick it---it will SMEEEAAARRRRR it all over 8--The loudest noise ever made is one made by 8 little girls and a spider, I think Guiness should find out about this one 9--Jumping out of bed from a sound sleep with wet nail polish on because there is a spider in the TV room is bad---you must first let it dry 10-making popcorn is easy;just push the popcorn button on the microwave--unless you are 7. 7 yr olds KNOW that popcorn goes in the microwave for 3,000 minutes!! She swears, 3,000 minutes-thats what her Mom does it for 11--the response time for the local fire dept to my house is 7 minutes!! 12--some 7 yr olds will not believe you when you tell them the time for popcorn is 3 minutes-not 3,000..and will feel the need to test this AGAIN at 4am, and again at 5am.... 13--the weekend fire chief for my area is named Jim-nice man. The third time he came to my house, I made him coffee and we chatted. He has a 6 yr old daughter-we're arranging a play date for later on this month 14--when you are cleaning up alittle-after everyone has gone--and you see this huge wad of hair in the garbage with gum in it and scissors on the counter...and you feel your hair (phew--not mine)...then you look at your kids (they look normal with their hair intact)....its best to rationalize that one of the fireman must have gotten gum in their ummm long hair and yeah-cut it out while they were here...  15--and finally....In the end, all you can do is just love them. They are precious---except for the one that charged me $50, HER-she's the she-devil. But the rest--priceless. There is always time for sleep, but life moves on fast and just enjoy whats put in front of you. By the way, camaro red nail polish looks really good on me...

Hope your weekend is just as fun and exciting as mine already is

Look like you had a full night Its amazing the way god sends us blessings!!!

I agree. And yes-a very full night!!

All right, Chris, I give: On behalf of the "Mommy Test" graduates - I hereby bequeath you with the title of "Honorary Mommy".  It is with this honorary degree that you are hereby given all rights, privileges, and RESPONSIBILITIES for any and all future slumber parties held under the roof of your abode. I'm so pleased that you're still here today to tell us your tale.  It was worth the 5 minutes to read it - in between the laughter & tears. I'm so proud of you -  Hellen p.s. where can you get camaro red polish?!

I'm an honorary Mother.....that doesn't sound right....hmmmm Thank you Hellen-I am honored. The fire chief pointed out that it was not camaro red nail poli**** was fire engine red polish...then he asked me about getting our kids together for a playdate----VERY suspicious, until he said I could get a ride in the fire engine and do the siren...SCORE!!

Ahhh!  Reminds me of the "good" old days of sleepovers.  However, I always remember that we got in arguments with each other and ended up mad the whole evening.  We even took sides.  LOL!!!  Sounds like you survived Chris and that is all we were shooting for right???  Tell your wife she owes you big time!! Rachel

OHHH there was alot of THAT drama going on too. I swear the house wreeeecked of hormones.  But yes we survived, at least I think all the kids were picked up....??? I will say "Honey-you owe me BIG"..yep-lets see how that one goes over.....I owe yu WHAT WHAT !!!!

Ahhh, I remember those days! LOL. I bet if you weighed yourself you will find that you have met your goal with all that running around you did after the kids! And yes, your wife owes you BIG TIME!!

Actually i think I gained a few pounds....I got trapped one time on the couch by 7 yr olds and hairbows and MAKE-UP!! The only way out was to gnaw off my right arm---leave it behind and make a run for it, which I did gladly...

They run in packs, 7 yr olds  ya know---watch ou for them!!

And THAT is why God made MOMMIES!!!!!!.......nuff said!!!