Last week did not disappoint with all the typical insanity that May brings. Included in this flurry of activities, was 6th grade graduation. When did this start, an actual graduation ceremony? How did we survive as kids without it? I think it's a great idea. It is definitely a huge milestone and one to be celebrated.
As part of this celebration, we hosted, last Saturday, a class party (thank heavens it wasn't the entire grade!) of a couple dozen or so 12 year olds, girls and boys, all with varying degrees of hormones, for more than seven hours.
Need I say more?
The photo is what remains of some of our pool noodles. This is only the tip of the iceberg, but I didn't think to take other photos. The pile of ruined items was hilarious. Our eight year old girl was so appalled by the level of, shall we say, "energy" that she started quietly, but quickly, grabbing pool accessories and toys that she particularly liked and hid them from the mob.
Later that night, when I was scraping brownies, cookies and any other food item that can be ground into a floor -- and let me pause here for a moment and suggest to anyone who is finishing their basement that they should MOST definitely stain your cement floor rather than carpet --- I realized that it was the first time in a long time that I was actually happy about cleaning (which is a relative BREEZE with a cement floor). I was happy about it because it was a riot to see the absolute pure joy that kids are so great at harnessing. They had an absolute ball, they didn't do any permanent damage, and they are really awesome kids who have a great future ahead of them.
Here's to Jackson, his class, and newly graduated 6th graders everywhere! And finally, here's to SUMMERTIME!
9 comments:
How fun!! What a great mom you are! Tell Jackson we're proud of him.
By the time they get older, the friends stay later...same hormones and noise level...and you have to worry not only about the food on the floor but the poor neighbors who have to live - not by their choice - next to a house full of teenagers!!!
Congrats to Jackson. And tell him to stop growing up so fast! Ü
Sounds like a great party. Yeah, I agree with Jane Anne, a nice little glimps into the future. hee hee
Love your VT story. Hilarious!!
SUSAN
YOU ARE INSANE!!! But, a very COOL mom!
Those kids will never forget your coolness! Lisa
You cannot hide it from me now, for now I know that your pool is heated and up and running!!! HA!!!
I have to say that I admire your optimistic attitude about all the little things that were ruined. I would like to think that I would be like you, but I think that I would probably side with Alex, stare blankly, and then start hiding my favorites. ;)
Also, loved your comment on my blog about the Lagoon entry. You made me laugh. =) Any time you want to go to the land Farmington with us, just let us know. We're ready to go anytime.
Well as far as a bunch of 12 year olds at your house...i feel your pain! After Audrey's last party, i said, "no more free for all party's" Thats when everyone and anyone is invited, which has been the case the last two times...usually about 30-40 kids!!!
I actually told Audrey that i will stand at the door and not allow a few "certain" kids back in our house until they grow up!! Wow...what a grump I am!
I agree with jane, but also and to the worry of the dreaded "paring off"
My husband SWEARS he was never that disrespectful when he was that age!!!!???? hummm has it been that long?
That is so cute about Alex trying to "save" her toys from all the crazy 6th graders :)
You are such a fun mom!!! Sounds like a oh so fun party!! Love that sweet Alex was so worried about the toys. That's so cute!! We're back and ready to hang out!!!
Susan, it's time for another post!!!
Susan
How are Travis & Darla doing? You probably are one busy mom - summer's usually do that! Hope your summer is a blast! Lisa
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