Game Nights...

Last Wednesday night, we had a theme night that I called "Game Night." We picked out the game Pictureka to play as a family - my fabulous sister, Michelle gave it to the kids for Christmas. (Insert commercial music segment here.) This game is SO MUCH FUN... Even John and I enjoyed playing it with the kids - and would likely play it even if the kids weren't around. Everyone was laughing throughout the game. Basically, the player has to find a "picture" (or 4 or 5 or 6 depending on the number you rolled) on the game board before time runs out. Think Where's Waldo but with a competitive edge... And we alllll know how I can get when it comes to being competitive!? Sigh!

We have a lot of games - Truth or Dare Jenga, Scattergories, Mexican Train Dominoes, Clue, Scrabble, and my very favorite Balderdash!

Last night, we went over to our neighbors house with a dear friend, Pam (who came over within 30 mins of me asking her - I love people like that... AND she came over in her PJ's... Again, PEOPLE LIKE THAT = LOVE!... I digress). We ordered pizza, wings, and drank wine while playing Balderdash. I mean, really? A Sat night w/ friends in pj's, throw in some pizza, wings, and wine - a splash of Balderdash and trash talkin' and... in my opinion you got HEAVEN...

So... The question I'm pondering tonight - Why don't we do that MORE OFTEN? It's cheap, it's fun, it's an opportunity to grow relationally with the people that we love... all while talkin' trash in a little "friendly" game of Balderdash? HELLO?????? Is this thing on?

GAME NIGHTS = FABULOUS FUN!
Who's in for another night of "friendly relational competitiveness"?

:-)

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A momma's many hats...

Last night my husband had a fabulous Christmas party for his clients and those that he networks with in the community. Can I just tell you that these people are really awesome! His clients and friends, in my opinion, reflect a lot of my husband’s goodness.

They are kind, funny, smart and outwardly generous people. They tell great stories and find ways to laugh at themselves. (I think I’ve mentioned before how I am a BIG fan of people that can find the ability to laugh at their own sillyness?! I guess misery DOES breed company??? I digress…)

On occassions like we had last night, I like to refer to myself as the "FIRST LADY" (yes, it’s a self proclaimed nickname! SO??) ...But it's true! I’m the "FIRST LADY" at these functions and I will walk right up to one of John’s clients that I haven’t met yet and announce just THAT! Because in reality, walking up to someone you've never met before that has a mouth full of food can be a little intimidating and somewhat weird… so a laugh is always up my sleeve during these kind of ackward moments! Fortunately, I love people and making them laugh makes it even MORE fun – especially when they have their mouths full – breaks the ice – QUICKLY, I might add! And, well, they never really forget me when I use that technique?... or at least, that has been what I have noticed? Haven't quiet figured out if thats good or bad, but I guess it really doesn't matter?

John had a great turnout! It was just the “right” amount of people and personalities that came together. Even our kids were there and had a blast – and they were on their “BEST” behavior. I mean it! Like, BEST BEHAVIOR EVER – It was amazing! Quite frankly, I’m still in awe over it?

However, I will say that just before getting out of the car and while slapping some fabulous shiny peppermint lip gloss on my big ole’ lips, I said a prayer regarding their behavior! I mean come ON moms!! --

You know this equation:

Clients + Nice Restaurant + Kids (could make for a) = COLLOSAL EXPLOSION…

But apparently, the combination of my prayer and the threat that their father gave them before entering the building (which I didn’t know about until they were in the bed) worked! :-) Nothing like a glorified parental tag team!!

Tonight is THEME NIGHT with the kids – we are having dinner w/ a GAME NIGHT theme… The table is decorated with games galore and the plan is to play one after we eat. But I have to admit that I’m a ‘bit’ on the competitive side… my husband actually LOATHES this about me! I mean really HATES it b/c I like to talk trash, even if I loose – and the kids are not omitted from this wonderful "characteristic" that I have! WHAT?????? It’s JUST WHO I AM PEOPLE????

Last night it was the FIRST LADY and tonight its TRASH TALKIN’ MOMMA!!! Ahhh, the many hats I wear!!! :-)