Last night Maria had a slumber party to celebrate her 10th birthday on Friday. We tried this two years ago, and it was a real headache. So this time we changed a few things - mainly, invited four girls instead of eight. Also, we were able to have Sam spend the night with Grandma and Grandpa Keller (thanks!), and even though he wasn't a lot of trouble last time, it's just better for the girls to not have a little brother following them around. But we (especially Ben) were still not really looking forward to this party, after our last experience.
And this year is was great! All the girls were very well behaved and easy, and even fun to talk to and hang out with. We took them to the Dublin Rec Center to swim for a couple of hours, then back home for pizza, cake, pinata and presents. After that it was 9:00 and the girls played downstairs until about 10:30, when we had them get out their sleeping bags and start a movie. Maria decided she wanted everyone to sleep in the basement, after I suggested it, and it worked out well because not only did they have more privacy, but they didn't wake up with the sun this morning. Anyway, I went down to check on them about 11:45, when I couldn't stay awake any longer, and they were all laying peacefully watching High School Musical 3. They ended up turning off the movie (on their own) and going to sleep shortly after - around midnight. A couple girls were up about 7:30 this morning, and got the other girls up at 8:00.
Maria had a blast and I am amazed at how easy it was - so much better than two years ago! Now I won't be dreading the next one. And another event from our crazy May is over, which makes my life easier. Next up - Maria's family party next Sunday, after a week of lots of work commitments - especially for Ben - including a concert and graduation next Saturday. But with the recital and now slumber party over, the worst is behind us.
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