Today was our big party day. We sent out invitations for an open house and some people actually showed up. We had a number of people show up who we had known very long ago who had moved back here but we had never gotten together before. One of our guests noted that he had met three different people, none of whom he had talked to in at least fifteen years.
All of the children had fun in the basement, although there was quite the cover of debris afterwards. I will say one thing about having other children over — all the toys that get ignored become suddenly wonderful toys once some other kid starts playing with it.
After it was all over, Charles discussed the event with Mom:
Charles: The party is over.
Mom: Yes it is. Charles, did you have fun today?
Charles: The party was a long time.
Mom: Yes, but did you have fun?
Charles: Yes.
Mom: Should we have another party tomorrow?
Charles: Yes.
Corwin: Jacob won’t be able to come if we have a party tomorrow, because he’s painting his room tomorrow.
Charles: I want my own room.