The Party

Now before you get all excited, we are a simple lot with modest finances. There will be no ponies, or moon bouncers, or clowns, or juggling acts at our children's birthday parties. As a matter of fact, there will usually just be family. That's eight built-in kids right there! Every now and again, one of us will have a birthday someplace else. But for the most part, home is better...much better. The kids are never disappointed because they get to play and be around family. Life is good.

We started out the day by doing some running around. Had to go to Sam's and pick out a cake (Bruzer ended up picking out "Cars" cupcakes instead), had to grab some household stuff and groceries at Super-Walmart. Needed to return a 4MB SD card to OfficeMax (my new camera maxes out at a 2GB card). Returned litter box liners to PetCo, and bought a device that should help with shedding. Grabbed some things from the dollar store (namely AJAX powder so hopefully this rock tumbler will go away (day 13 and counting...yes, nonstop))!

Dante stopped by...we will discuss him later. He gave Bruzer 4 $1 bills to match his age. He did the same for Champagne since he was in town the day of her birthday party too! The officer came with her bunch and my mom. Then Leigh came a little later, and my brother-in-law came as well. We watched the last two Matrix movies, ate hot dogs and chips, and just enjoyed each other's company. My oldest neice wasn't there however, she was at home on the couch sleep. She had fallen asleep in the van while we out running around earlier that day too. Like the Officer said, no wonder she can't sleep at night, she sleeps all day instead!!! They even did a sleep study a couple of weeks ago. Here's a thought, make her stay up a few days in a row when she gets home from school. THEN see if she sleeps through the night!

Bruzer got some cool outfits, and especially a pair of Spiderman Pajamas! He also got a Spiderman ball cap and a motorized Spiderman on a motorcycle. I know, I know, Spiderman doesn't do bikes. However, for the kid who loves Spidey and motorcycles? Nirvana!!! He also got a remote control car who, according to the package doubles as a superhero. Interesting, huh?

He enjoyed his party and the pictures and everything. They all slept very well last night!