The Big 5

[tigermomma]

So, my son is turning 5 on the 22nd and is extremely excited about it.  His father and I generally have separate parties for him because of our respective family's intense dislike of each other.  This year however it is my goal to have one party, one because he wants to invite all his "girlfriends" and "dawgs" (and that gets expensive) and because hes so hyped about being 5.  Besides that, the schism between us needs to be breached eventually and what kind of message does that send to the kids....if we cant even be civil on their birthdays?  (All in all it really comes down to the :loot:.  I want to throw him something memorable and I dont have the funds to do so this year).

 

So, this is where you guys come in.  I've done the Chuck E. Cheese thing numerous times and not only is that a NIGHTMARE when you are responsible for more than 2-3 kids, but they generally overbook parties and then its MAYHEM.  Besides the fact that it gets pricey the more people you have.  Does anyone have any suggestions in the NoVA/ DC area of fun, different, catering to 5 year olds party places?  We just went to a bday party at Generous George's Pizza in Alexandria last weekend, but that would be super lame to copy their idea so soon after.  (For those of you that have kids, this place is great...the kids get to make their own pizza and the rooms are covered with carnival animals).

 

Anyway, HELP.  I need to make reservations and get invitations out no later than tomorrow.

 

[badkitty3804]

Take them to a rave? :shrug:

J/K

I'll ask around :D

[tigermomma]

If only every decision were so easy...:D

[badkitty3804]

Laser tag?

[LadyJ]

What about a party at home? Or don't kids do that anymore? :shrug:

[tigermomma]

The problem is my apt is too small and Darin's family likes to :chug The kids go to a "upper class" school (THANK YOU social services). It sucks to want to keep up with the Jones' but thats the reality.

I really want something that blows everyone away. And home parties....at least not for his 5th bday. He tells everyone he sees that he'll be 5. I want to spoil him this year.

[tigermomma]

I'm going to check that laser tag thing out. See if they can block off an hour or so and let the kids go crazy.

[badkitty3804]

http://www.shadowlandadventures.com/

Laser tag. I don't know if that's too much for 5 year olds though.

Greg works there...DJ Diversity on the board.

[LadyJ]

What about a skating party? Sorry about the lame ideas. I never had b-day parties when I was a kid, and I don't have too many younger relatives to drag me along to any now.

[cee]

I dont know but Happy 5th Birthday!!!

[n-root]

http://www.ecardecals.com/a_Crusty-The-Clown.gif
Crusty The Clown Has a Posse

[tigermomma]

I dont think skating will work. I'm expecting at least 10 kids and I would bet only 1 or 2 know how to skate.

:hmm:

[LadyJ]

But that's part of the fun!! :D

[Anti-DieselKitty]

(Since I have a lack of kid knowledge...here's what I know...)
My little brother had one at that bowling alley that is Strikes now in Bethesda, one at the zoo- which was pretty cool, and I think when he was REALLY little they did one at a children's book store in Bethesda which was probably boring. Anything involving an activity or getting dirty seems to be popular- one of his friends did a rocking climbing party this year that will probably be hard to beat.

I can tell you what looks REALLY lame...those pottery places were you paint it. I don't buy it when that little boy in the commercial says he wants his party there.

[PasteGirl4Evey]

Take them to a glue factory.

:yes:

[badkitty3804]

Originally posted by Anti-DieselKitty
(Since I have a lack of kid knowledge...here's what I know...)
My little brother had one at that bowling alley that is Strikes now in Bethesda, one at the zoo- which was pretty cool, and I think when he was REALLY little they did one at a children's book store in Bethesda which was probably boring. Anything involving an activity or getting dirty seems to be popular- one of his friends did a rocking climbing party this year that will probably be hard to beat.

I can tell you what looks REALLY lame...those pottery places were you paint it. I don't buy it when that little boy in the commercial says he wants his party there.

bowling :yes:

Kids loooove that normally.

[tigermomma]

For 5 year olds though?

[LadyJ]

bowling IS a good idea. the adults will have something to do too. :thumbsup:

[PasteGirl4Evey]

duckpin bowling.

Little balls. :D

[Anti-DieselKitty]

Yeah, that was a huge hit with the kids, especially with those bumper things to block the gutters and the little tiny bowling balls. Actually, that may have been what he did for his 5th b-day... It was either the bowling or the zoo, I think bowling.

[LadyJ]

Originally posted by tigermomma
For 5 year olds though?
duckpin!

[tigermomma]

:woot:
We have a consensus. Who'd have thought that Catie would come up with the winning kid idea :wink:

I'm gonna go call now. I'm thinking at the military base around the corner from here. Then momma will have something for her eyes to focus on :tarvis:

[jrob]

ok, i'll be the dork...

i had a hay ride and a visit to a farm when I was 5. I too have a Novermber (24th) birthday, and it is perfect for a farm trip. We got to play with the animals, take a hay ride, make candy apples. It was pretty cool.

[Mandaba]

omg NO! bowling eeeeee! i HATE it when there are 3490182309524 4-9 year olds running around trying to bowl *bashes her head into the wall* but wait...this wouldnt be at my bowling alley....and kids usually have fun.....so...i say go for it! it can get expensive tho, see if they have party packages offered.

[tigermomma]

:hmm:

Do you know of any places around here that cater to that sort of thing?

[Anti-DieselKitty]

Originally posted by jrob
ok, i'll be the dork...

i had a hay ride and a visit to a farm when I was 5. I too have a Novermber (24th) birthday, and it is perfect for a farm trip. We got to play with the animals, take a hay ride, make candy apples. It was pretty cool.

OMG! There is a pet-a-pet zoo in Reston that I used to go to when I was little, I wonder if they do parties. I LOVED that place!

[Mandaba]

Originally posted by jrob
ok, i'll be the dork...

i had a hay ride and a visit to a farm when I was 5. I too have a Novermber (24th) birthday, and it is perfect for a farm trip. We got to play with the animals, take a hay ride, make candy apples. It was pretty cool.

:loser:
















:jk:

[Mandaba]

Originally posted by tigermomma
:hmm:

Do you know of any places around here that cater to that sort of thing?


hrm..see i work on a military base and trying to get all those kids in with family would be hell, plus im pretty sure my place is all booked up. you could call around to bowl america's or AMF lanes....

[El Magnifico]

Roller-skating or ice skating rink birfday parties are the bomb-shizzle.

[jrob]

Originally posted by FavoriteMistake


:loser:



















:jk:



bitch, please.
























:ohshit:
used your own line against you!!!

[tigermomma]

:D
I was talking about the hay ride thing :-P

I'm checking AMF and Bowl America's websites right now.

:smooch:

[n-root]

Originally posted by jrob




bitch, please.



:smooch: :afterbuzz:

[jrob]

Virginia Farms (http://www.vatc.org/pr/feature/farms2002.htm)


not sure where you live, but there is a pretty solid list of farms and agricultural places in VA at the bottom of that link.


:thumbsup: maybe that'll help :shrug:

[Anti-DieselKitty]

Here's the review for the Reston Zoo: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=entertainment/profile&id=1076147#profile

[mtigressa2001]

and i did his party at THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM IN DC it has reasonable prices the rooms rock THEY HAVE COOL THEMES and guess what, after the party is over the parents can take their children and enjoy the museum. Go to
http://www.ccm.org/

get all the info there
hope i was a help
HAPPY BDAY TO THE LIL MAN :raveon:

[tigermomma]

You guys rock :smooch:

I'm gonna go do some research on everything and see what I can do on such short notice.

Updates later :D

[mtigressa2001]

if you need anymore help ;):smooch:

[jrob]

Originally posted by mtigressa2001
if you need anymore help ;):smooch:


:werd:

I can help too. I am mad busy, but planning a child's b-day party is SOOO much better than answering RFPs!! If you do something near by (VA, MD, DC) I can be a chaperone or some shit.

[evey]

Kids rock! :raveon:

[Julierose]

Originally posted by tigermomma
I'm going to check that laser tag thing out. See if they can block off an hour or so and let the kids go crazy.

Laser tag gets way expensive. I used to work at an arena in PA and they charged excessive amounts for a rental or party. Make sure you go there first and check out the system that they use too. Some systems are not 5-yr old friendly. (Bulky, heavy, etc)

If you have any tag questions I will be willing to help. I played on a national tournament team in my first yrs of college. (yeah I know, I'm a dork)

[Julierose]

Try checking here....


parties (http://www.kidsparties.com/listing.htm)

[tigermomma]

Ok, here's the deal. Most of the farm places are too far, and would only work if I had a van or something for transport. I seriously doubt parents will want to drive all that way for a party. However, some of the stuff on the site seems like cool stuff to do with just my kids.

As for the petting zoo, I know two of the kids in Kevins class are HIGHLY allergic to animals, and both of them are his closer friends. (They havent been able to come to my house without breaking into hives because of my cats). I used to go to that petting zoo when I was a kid though, and have been wondering if it was still open. Another weekend field trip to consider :D

The Children's Museum looks AWESOME, but they are booked solid for a month, and his birthday is next week. However, my daughter's birthday is the middle of January, so I may try to book it for hers.

Laser tag is too expensive, and its geared more towards the 12 and up age group. The link that Emily gave me has "kid versions" but its out in Chantilly...again a bit too far. But definitely something to consider for my adult weekends, or going with Kevin on our "quality time" days.

So...Bowling is the big winner. I have found a duckpin bowling place in Falls Church, literally 10 minutes from my house (if that). Its only $25 deposit and $8 per child for one hour of bowling and then one hour in the party room. They supply hot dogs, pizza, chips, and drinks, which leaves me with party supplies, the cake, and of course some presents.

Now my next question is: Should I invite parents to join, or just have our respective families and some friends to help with the "chaperoning"? I'm definitely a bowling type of gal, but these other parents....:shrug:...

The invitation is open for anyone else to come as well. Kevin was a big fan of all of you that he met at Fudds.

Another plus of the bowling alley is that I can afford it myself, so if there is perceived ickiness from Darin when I talk to him, he doesnt need to come :-)

:smooch:

[tigermomma]

Originally posted by jrob



:werd:

I can help too. I am mad busy, but planning a child's b-day party is SOOO much better than answering RFPs!! If you do something near by (VA, MD, DC) I can be a chaperone or some shit.

 

:affection:

[tigermomma]

Anyone that has kids and would like to come, or would like to help out, PM me and I will give you the info

:D

[Anti-DieselKitty]

Don't the parents usually hang around when the kids are that young? I don't really know what the birthday party policy is, but I always thought when the kids are that young the parents at least hang out nearby....unless they live super close and can go home or run errands for a little while the kids are at the party. :shrug:

[mtigressa2001]

You should specify that it is bowling and that you would like like to invite the adults who enjoy playing to come out and join you all. And then add that you will have a couple people chaperoning. That gives them the option of staying to play or leaving their children because they know you have people watching them at the party.

[tigermomma]

Yeah, thats what I was thinking. Its hard being the youngest mother sometimes though. They talk about their houses, mortgages, etc. :sadblue: Not only that, Darins family are somewhat....how do I say this?...redneckish? I cant believe I am worried about the politics of a birthday party, but ths is my first non family/ close friends one, and I want it to run smoothly.

[Julierose]

Does the bowling alley have a bar? if so tell the parents that they can hang around and :chug:...

[badkitty3804]

most have bars :shrug:

[tigermomma]

:haha:
I dont know about mixing alchohol and a whole bunch of 5 year olds.

Could get messy :chilly:

[Wickity]

Originally posted by tigermomma
:haha:
I dont know about mixing alchohol and a whole bunch of 5 year olds.

Could get messy :chilly:

You have that backwards...

Mixing alcohol with messy creates a bunch of five year olds...

[tigermomma]

:haha:
:werd:

Nice avatar btw....very fitting.


Where does everyone go for the south park avatars?

[Wickity]

South Park Store...

[iminxtc]

awww a birthday! what does he like?? and im brainstorming on ideas for ya!

[tigermomma]

Link?
Free?

[badkitty3804]

http://southparkstudios.com/games/create.html

[tigermomma]

Originally posted by iminxtc
awww a birthday! what does he like?? and im brainstorming on ideas for ya!

I'm doing the bowling alley thing.  Still have to figure out when though.  I will post when I know.

Kevin likes sharks, airplanes (particularly "marmy" ones), movies (this kid....I tell ya, movie buff like :whoa:...his quote-fu on Disney films is incredilbe), books, snakes....I dunno...most typical boy stuff.

 :shrug:

 

 

[iminxtc]

goodtimes! i jus sent u a meaningless pm!

[Julierose]

i think the latter was true

:chug: + :buttsex: =:plur:

[mtigressa2001]

Originally posted by Julierose
Does the bowling alley have a bar? if so tell the parents that they can hang around and :chug:...

never was a fan of having alcohol at kids bday parties most of them would have to drive home.....

If its my kids bday its basically his day and the rest of the KIDS day so I never have the alcohol involved...

now if its my bday um *cough DEC 6 cough* thats a different story lol :delirious: :chug

[tigermomma]

:werd:
The only time I really drink around my kids is a "relax" beer when I am at home and its always in a colored glass.

[mtigressa2001]

if i had a long day after my lil one is asleep I don't mind having a corona ya know. I know alot of people who do that :)
my dad still does lol :delirious:

[Julierose]

Originally posted by tigermomma
:werd:
The only time I really drink around my kids is a "relax" beer when I am at home and its always in a colored glass.

I was only kidding anyway... Total props for abstaining in front of your kids :thumbsup:

[tigermomma]

:D

[n-root]

I think hiding and drinking is terrible. Only because they see you drinking this cup or something and then they associate it with undesirable behavior because you are hiding it. Then later they have absolutely no problem hiding the same behavior from you when they start drinking. I think that kids should be educated about alcohol from the begining. Alcohol is not bad unless its abused and it's not anything children drink, but, it's also nothing to be ashamed of or hide.

[Gizmo]

Soooooooo... that means Roman has volunteered to dress up like a mug of beer and dance for your kids.


It's either that or Cowboy Dan.

[badkitty3804]

That would be so hot.

[tigermomma]

I'm not all secretive about it, Kevin knows what beer is, and to a certain extent what it does, both the bad and the good. I just prefer to limit their knowledge of how many of those "relax" beers I actually have during the week. They already get enough exposure to drinking at their father's house. For christs sake, my son knows how to flatten a beer carton so it fits next to the trash can. I was raised where alchohol was an occasional thing, and I would like for them to get that at least from my side of the parenting

:wink:

[tigermomma]

Cort! This would be a great chance for you to meet the heathens :yes:

[Gizmo]

:raveon:


it would be so worth it to hear Roman say “After I blow a hole in somebody and slip around in their guts, I like to.... make balloon animals.”

[tigermomma]

:haha:

That visual just made my day!

[Gizmo]

make Parenthood your next Blockbuster rental and check out the Cowboy Dan sequence. THAT visual should entertain you for the next couple years... esp visualizing Roman in the cut-up bath rug chaps. ;)

[badkitty3804]

I :affection: that movie.

Steve Martin like whoa.

[n-root]

this thread has taken a dangerous turn. how about I wear sunglasses inside and make a guest appearance as Robert Downey Jr?
http://www.umich.edu/~uac/threeweeks/Volume2.9/robert.jpg

[badkitty3804]

:no:

we DEMAND chaps.
:yes:

[tigermomma]

*whipcrack*

[LadyJ]

Originally posted by Gizmo
Soooooooo... that means Roman has volunteered to dress up like a mug of beer and dance for your kids.


It's either that or Cowboy Dan.
THIS I have GOT to see!!

I agree with Roman though. Drinking was never a big deal in my house. I remember taking sips from my Dad's beer when I was 4 or 5 and we were always allowed to have 1 drink if the family was having a party or something. Having alcohol be so common in our house means that none of us went out and got stupid when we finally got out of the house. We already knew how to drink responsibly.

[vixenfoxxy]

Pool party at the YMCA :thumbsup:

[tigermomma]

Already doin the bowling alley idea.
Then the parents can have some fun too :raveon:

:D

[mtigressa2001]

Originally posted by n-root
I think hiding and drinking is terrible. Only because they see you drinking this cup or something and then they associate it with undesirable behavior because you are hiding it. Then later they have absolutely no problem hiding the same behavior from you when they start drinking. I think that kids should be educated about alcohol from the begining. Alcohol is not bad unless its abused and it's not anything children drink, but, it's also nothing to be ashamed of or hide.

I don't hide mine I just wait till he is asleep if and when I have a beer.....
I do believe when children are old enough to understand what beer is and the do's and don'ts than it is a good idea to teach them about it. :thumbsup:

[Mandaba]

Originally posted by jrob




bitch, please.

:ohshit:
used your own line against you!!!




it's so universal :afterbuzz:

[tigermomma]

Ok, I cannot remember for the life of me who all wanted to come (a comment here, an IM there), so:

I will be having a bday party for Kevin this Saturday November 22, 2003 from 12pm-2pm in Falls Church. If you PM me I will send you the info. If anyone with kids wants to come to this, the more the merrier, I just have to have a definitive list by tomorrow evening (of children).

Anyone is welcome, for the "adult" games will be separate from the duckpin bowling. (Hence if you dont want to deal with kids, you can opt out :D)

(I am making a wholesome counter fieldtrip to Jami's night of stripping debauchery since I couldnt make it :-P)

[jrob]

This is my birthday weekend too. Not sure what my plans look like for Saturday, but if I am not otherwise occupied, I will totally come out!!!! I'll let you know soon!!! Sounds like a cool party though for the big 0-5!!! Good work Mom!! :thumbsup:

[Wickity]

Hey, happy birthday jrob!!!

[tigermomma]

Kevin/ Jessie party? :shrug:

I cant wait, I am SOOO nervous about pulling it off, and Kevin is so excited. Saturday can not come soon enough for that boy.

[jrob]

when i get excited about things (i.e. my birthday) i convert the time in between now and the event in "sleeps." For instance, my birthday is the 24th....which means I will have to sleep 5 more times until it is here (skipping sleeps doesn't count)...making it 5 sleeps until my birthday. i am fairly immature i suppose, but perhaps this is a good suggestion for Kevin?

Next year Kevin and I have a shared party at Vixens! HAHAH! Gotta start em' young! Do they make Shirley Temples at a strip club?? :shrug:

[iminxtc]

:specialed:

[tigermomma]

:haha:




:nono:



I love watching them grow, but strip clubs, :ANden:, :spliff:, and :chug

*groan*
I dont even want to think about it lol.

[jrob]

all in due time. all in due time.

[iminxtc]

13 more years for kevin.

[tigermomma]

Haha, thats what I am worried about. :wink:

And I love his excitement. Its contagious. Jackie is already planning her party. I kinda wish I had done this as a surprise party. Maybe next year :)

[tigermomma]

Originally posted by iminxtc
13 more years for kevin.

The way I figure it, I will only be 35 when he is a sophomore in high school.  I have friends that are that age.  Then I remember how quickly 20-25 went for me.  Why is that time flies once you turn 21?  :ripped:

And then you have to think about how many of us *really* started at 18 with our rebellion?

Ack.  Besides the fact that my son's pimp hand is already strong, he has finessed the art of having more than one girlfriend at school, as well as balancing my roommate and I as his fiancee's, and Dan as his mentor.  The boy is GOOD.  Now I know what my mom went through the year I started puberty, good news for her that my brother and I both defined geekiness. 

I'm getting way ahead of myself though.

 

:D

[n-root]

Kevin is a awesome kid. I think he's the bee's knees.

[tigermomma]

The Fonz :thumbsup:

:smooch:

[koolaidluva]

AWWWWWWH!!!! i hope all goes well!!!!!!

[tigermomma]

The older the kids get, the more excited I get about soccer games, tee-ball, etc.

I'm becoming my mother. :afterbuzz:

:specialed:

Does anyone have the link to the messageboard, for people interested in EDM with children (or something like that?)

[Anti-DieselKitty]

What'd you get him for his b-day? I ask because I got sent out last week to pick up a Yu-Gi-Oh! Dual Disc Launcher for my little brother's Christmas gift and I was totally blown away by the random toys they have now. As far as I can tell, this thing shoots cards all over the place and will break easily.

[tigermomma]

I actually havent gotten him anything yet. I have to wait until he goes back to his father's tomorrow. I cant take him obviously when I go, and if I take my daughter, I always want to buy her something. (God, I'm such a softie)

I looked in Toys R' Us the other weekend, but I like to scope it out, then come back or I will blow a whole rack of money on him. I'm thinking something with sharks or snakes or lizards. Hes fascinated by them. I already got him 4 tree frogs (close enough). They're neon green and cool as hell looking. Now I just have to watch out for the cats lol.

I'm so glad I dont let the kids watch cable cartoons. They have so much random stuff that kids SO do not need. Yu-Go-Oh!? Lol, I dont even know anymore....:-p

[Anti-DieselKitty]

I don't really know what Yu-Gi-Oh! is either... I've been told it is the new Pokemon. It involves tons of cards that you play some game with, but it's evil. Cause then you're stuck buying them cards for it until it loses its coolness. Whatever you do, don't let him watch those cartoons that involve trading card games!

Did you get him real frogs? I had a real frog that lived in water when I was about his age. It died standing up against the tank- I was pretty upset. :crying2:

[tigermomma]

Yeah, real frogs. They're so cool looking.
I remember wanting all those extraneous toys when I was a kid, now I know why my mom always got mad when I asked for anything.

Its all about the activity kits. I.e., pottery, chemistry, art, etc.

I had a frog when I was younger, and a hermit crab. Damn my mother for being allergic to animals. Besides, I think the "experts" are pretty much in agreement that giving a child some kind of responsibility like an animal is good for them. Thats the one gift I cant wait to see his reaction to. :)

[Anti-DieselKitty]

Oh it's definitely a good idea to give him the frogs, I just remember being horrified that they were going to flush my frog.

This is scary too...after that we got hermit crabs that somehow were liberated from their cage and ended up getting lost in the house. We never found them! Not even a shell when we moved out of the house! But I definitely remember running as fast as I could at night just in case they were on the ground ready to pinch me.

Okay, one last funny pet story. We had a hamster that died while we were at my Dad's for the weekend. So my mom had to call and tell us that it was gone and she promised she would bury him in the back garden. I guess she put him in a plastic bag and left to go get a shoebox... But when she came back he was alive inside of the back scurrying around. I guess it had resuscitated itself in the bag! She had to call us back and tell us that he was alive again. :afterbuzz:

[tigermomma]

Oh man, I had my hermit crab dolled up in this painted, girly shell. Its the only one I put in there (even thought you're supposed to give them options). My guy friends would come over and think it was so cool that I had a crab, but then would see the shell and cringe. Lol...

I got them a hamster 2 years ago and the thing ate through the cage and almost got eaten by my cats. I ended up giving it to their school as a class pet, but it escaped and they never found it (other than lots of "presents" all over the corners of the school!)

I cant wait to see his face. I'm sitting here all giddy thinking about it. I swear by the time they are 18, I'm going to have a freakin farm.

[Anti-DieselKitty]

When he gets older you can buy him this! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000C6ECG/qid=/sr=/ref=cm_lm_asin/104-4895617-6111123?v=glance

It's a classic....really....

[tigermomma]

:haha:

recommended age 18 and up. Because leg lamps are SOOOO age restricted.

Wait....

Nevermind.

[tigermomma]

You could get that for a horny dog. :yes: My friends dog humps everyones leg.

Get this, and everyones happy :D

[Anti-DieselKitty]

These are very realistic!

Randy & Mom
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000A1R49.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Flick
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000A1R4A.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Ralphie
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000A0MEM.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[tigermomma]

OH MY GOD!!! I didnt get the first Christmas Story reference.
:haha:

I <3 that movie.
*Yay* for holiday movies.

[Anti-DieselKitty]

I heart holiday movies too! :affection:

Did you know that there's a sequel to that movie? Not with all the same actors of course because it was filmed a bunch of years later. But it's sooo funny.

[tigermomma]

Ooohhh...
Its time to introduce the kids to the classics I grew up with. Like all the claymation (or whatever category it would be) movies of Rudolph, and the original Grinch that stole Christmas.

:woot:

[tigermomma]

And whats the sequel called?

[Anti-DieselKitty]

Oh crap... I'll have to go check around. I saw it on one of my random movie channels awhile back.

[tigermomma]

I cant wait for Christmas now. There is something about kids that brings the magic back from when we were younger.

[Anti-DieselKitty]

It's called My Summer Story http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6304413408/qid=1069189197/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/104-4895617-6111123?v=glance&s=video&n=507846

Nowhere near as good as the first, but still funny. I think the books would be better to get than that movie though.

[tigermomma]

Books work better for me anyway.
Thanks :D

[Anti-DieselKitty]

I should pick up the books of his that I haven't read. He's too funny...and I need new books really badly.

[tigermomma]

You're telling me...I'm resorting to my summer, pool side romance novels.

I need to make a trip to the library I think :yes:

[Anti-DieselKitty]

Jean Shepherd has two other books out in addition to the Christmas Story book that inspired the movie.

Michael Thomas Ford's essays are hilarious. Some are better than others, but they all crack me up.

Oh! You should get Running With Scissors and Dry: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs. They are too funny and will make your life seem so normal...especially your childhood.

[LadyJ]

I'm a little late on this, but I must say that I LOVE A Christmas Story. It runs a loop at my parents house on Christmas Day. That and Christmas vacation.
Now I can't wait for Christmas!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE *jumps up and down*

[Anti-DieselKitty]

I think it is TNT that usually plays it for 24 hours straight on Christmas!

[LadyJ]

They do, but we like to mix it up with Christmas Vacation. They get switched back and forth. Of course, most members of my family own copies of both movies, so we've already watched them about half a dozen times each by the time Christmas rolls around anyway, but classics never get old.

[tigermomma]

Originally posted by Anti-DieselKitty
Jean Shepherd has two other books out in addition to the Christmas Story book that inspired the movie.

Michael Thomas Ford's essays are hilarious. Some are better than others, but they all crack me up.

Oh! You should get Running With Scissors and Dry: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs. They are too funny and will make your life seem so normal...especially your childhood.

&nbsp;

Duly noted.

[Anti-DieselKitty]

Originally posted by LadyJ
They do, but we like to mix it up with Christmas Vacation. They get switched back and forth. Of course, most members of my family own copies of both movies, so we've already watched them about half a dozen times each by the time Christmas rolls around anyway, but classics never get old.

Oooohhh...they are selling those two together on DVD! Check Amazon.com!

[LadyJ]

Happy Birthday, Kevin!!! Tomorrow is the big party :woot:

I bet he's super excited.

[tigermomma]

:smooch:
Has anyone else had pre-kid party jitters? I am a NERVOUS wreck. *tears out hair* I found out last night that the whole bowling alley is duckpin....dont know if that makes a difference for anyone that wanted to come. I am now doubting that bringing my family, my ex's family, kids from school and their parents, and my friends. ACK!

*explodes*

[Wickity]

[sympathy]*bites nails*[\sympathy]

[tigermomma]

Lol.
Seriously, you guys rock. If anything shows someones true colors, its something like this.

:affection:

[Wickity]

:haha:
Your sig... :afterbuzz:

[tigermomma]

:D

Ok, I'm feeling a lil bit better now. everything will be fine, everything will be fine, everything will be fine

[Wickity]

Go have a workout, you'll feel a lot better after getting your frustrations out in a physical manner...

[tigermomma]

I cant do that today.
I am however finishing up my shopping for the party tonight. That will be exercise in itself. Wallet exercise :yes:

OOOHHH....I went to Toys R' Us last night. I :lessthanthree: that place.

[Wickity]

:afterbuzz:

It is an unhealthy amount of fun... I find myself drifting back to childhood times whenI just walk through there now...

"Ooooh, I could play with that... Awww, that would be awesome"..

etc, etc..

:eddie:

[tigermomma]

There are things in there that I want. Like those activity things with beads and string. Black light posters, etc.

I love having kids, I can do all this stuff and not be considered a freak Lol.

[Wickity]

Hahaha... Yeah. I do the same thing with kids movies.. If there's a movie I want to see, I take my god-daughter.. totally excusable then. :D

[tigermomma]

Yeah, I'm totally going to Cat in the Hat after the party. I cannot wait. Seeing movies with kids is hilarious.

*dances*

[Gizmo]

everything will be fine! Party will be blast, kid will be big happy!


:D if you need any help PM me.

[tigermomma]

Even if I dont need your help, you better be coming.


:shady:


After all my anxiety last night I had a dream that everyone picked a kid and we just had a blast trying to teach/ learn the fine art of bowling.

I'm just a worry wart. By the time its over and I am on my way to see a movie, the whole thing will be over, I will have made my son's special day extra special....I think the biggest gift I am giving him is everyone he loves in one place, all celebrating his birthday. He hasnt had that since he was 2.

DAMN HORMONES!!! I'm nervous, cunty, reminiscent, touched, aggravated, and excited all at the same time.

I need a prozac.

[Wickity]

Originally posted by tigermomma

DAMN HORMONES!!! I'm nervous, cunty, reminiscent, touched, aggravated, and excited all at the same time.


*perks up*
Excited? :tarvis:


:snog:

[jrob]

Originally posted by tigermomma


I need a prozac.


nah, just a stiff drink!

[tigermomma]

Originally posted by Wickity


*perks up*
Excited? :tarvis:


:snog:

:badkitty:

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Does anyone have any experience duckpin bowling?&nbsp; How is it different from regular bowling and will adults find it fun as well??

[tigermomma]

Stiff....hehehehehe....excited....hehehehe.....

*furtive look*

:ontome:

[Wickity]

Hahaha, it's insane... you've never duckpin bowled before?

Maybe it's just an MD thing.. no one out of the region has even heard of it. The rules are the same, you just whale these tiny balls down the lane at the little pins.. It's like super speed version..

[tigermomma]

ooohhh....that could be more fun than regular bowling then.

*hrrmmmmmm*

[Gizmo]

that does sound like fun.

Take a deep breath babe. Everything will be fine.

[tigermomma]

Chris & Brock , you have no idea how much better just the two of you have made me feel about all this. Plur.

:affection: x a million

[Wickity]

It's... different.. :D

I haven't done it in.. hmmmm, *counting* 15 years.. :D

[jrob]

Chill out, Momma!!! This will be a fantastic party. Even if no one knows how to duckpin bowl (which i have never even heard of) it will be fun watching the kids try it out. No stress, this is the fun part!!! :woot:

[Wickity]

Originally posted by tigermomma
Chris &amp; Brock , you have no idea how much better just the two of you have made me feel about all this. Plur.

:affection: x a million


:sok:
My mission in life, is to make the ladies feel good...

[tigermomma]

Awww.....*tears*

You guys are awesome. Never in my life have I run across more real and genuinely awesome people.

Cort, Jessie&nbsp;:smooch:....

&nbsp;

:D

[Gizmo]

:) awww.

[blewmymindblank]

Originally posted by tigermomma
Chris &amp; Brock , you have no idea how much better just the two of you have made me feel about all this. Plur.

:affection: x a million

aww:grouphug:&nbsp; that's what friends are for babe :smooch:

[blewmymindblank]

ok, :dan:... I just noticed that the last 3 posts (mine included) all had "awwww" in them :nixo:
:ontome:

[blewmymindblank]

and I get post http://194.162.232.87/GB_EN/120/food_and_beverages/drinks/bacardi_151_rum.jpg :specialed:

[Wickity]

awww, don't get bitter.. :sok: