My Children are Relocating...

We have wonderful neighbors. Thanks for dinner Sean and Jess. Thanks for FHE. Loved the object Lesson. It makes it easier for me to pay attention. (How you were able to send ONLY the spirit of the egg into Heaven marks what a truly remarkable individual you are, Sean!)

I fear my children talk about coming over to your home more often than not. They know the password... I hope you were planning on having a 6 kid fam. The boys can unload the dishwasher and Kate loves to vacuum. They go to bed at 8:30. I'll be down the street for babysitting. But please call in advance, as I may be on vaca with my new found freedom....

I may also have to change the name of this blog to the PLAYHOUSE instead of the HIDEOUT without children to worry about. If this happens, a disclaimer will be posted, for it will become a WILD WILD life and I will tell all.

Spontaneous Gathering.

I do so wish I could comfortably be the Hostess with the Mostest, but alas, I fall short on my view of personal expectation.

So, I lowered the bar again.

Personalized with Calligraphy Invites sealed in monogrammed wax. Nope. Casual late night and early morning calls to available sisters and friends and children to come eat here.

Party Decor in Spring colors and me in a New apron primped to heaven. Nope. I showered and brushed my teeth

Catered Chinese buffet, kids make personal pizzas and fresh lemon spritzers. Nope. $5 pizzas (purchased and picked up by invited guest-thank you Jess) and salad literally tossed together, Country Time and juice boxes.

Strawberry shortcake with fresh mint sprigs. Nope. Break apart sugar cookies.

Make and take activity for adults. Nope. Extra slice of pizza as they are walking out the door.

Children Crafts and organized games with prizes. Nope. Allowed the wee ones to brave the weedy, dirt backyard to spend an hour or so jumping on way too bouncy tramp.

Cons-too little space for every one's comfort, unfenced yard and wandering baby, WII is a tad noisy for adult conversation to be heard

Pros-I am blessed to know these people. I have friends who will come spend time with me in a moments notice. My kids are saying it is the best day ever. Extra cookies in my house. Yum.

So, what do you do on a moments notice for fun? I need more ideas