Water

Yesterday, I had planned an end of summer bash for my kids. We were going to a water park and they could each take a friend. One of the friends told us that certain coke cans were worth $5 off admission and though we don't drink coke, we did manage to collect 4 cans. Everyone was ready.

Enter tropical depression #5. We woke up to torrential downpours Thursday morning. However, radar indicated that things were merely overcast at the water park which is about an hour away. I called a friend to verify and all systems were a go. Then, I went to check the park website to find out when they opened for the day. Gotta beat the crowds, you know. Well, turns out they're only open on Saturdays and Sundays!

So, not only am I letting my kids down, but their two friends as well! How did I not think to check this? How is it that a water park in Louisiana where it's 500 degrees at night isn't open every single day in the summer? HOW?

Back to tropical depression #5. Kids are home, no water park and they can't play outside. I'm wondering what kind of medication I have and if it will be potent enough. I decided to have the two friends over to "hang out," -- we don't have play dates anymore -- too cool for that. Turned out to be a good move. Here's why.

The sick but properly medicated side of me absolutely loved watching and hearing the two 8 year old boys torture the two pubescent girls. At one point, the girls hid in a closet from them. My job was to be the lookout. I did a poor job.

I baked cookies. 3 dozen and they all were eaten -- by the kids. I got 2. That's good, because I didn't need more than that. The wii got a good workout but there were no fights. I'm thinking of making the wii only available when friends are over, because that's the only time when they don't fight over it.

In all, a good day. One friend, the 8 year old boy, stayed the night. The funniest part was how they (the boys) wanted to know EXACTLY when the adults would be going to bed. Kept verifying and asking over and over. So, mom and dad knew something was up. I figured there was more harassment of the hormonal one, but I think they fell asleep before the evil plan could be executed.

They woke up this morning showering her with suspiciously generous compliments. I'm anxiously awaiting what happens next.