4/30: Great to be Eight

One thing as parents you really wish for your kids is that they they're well liked -- that they have friends.  We're very pleased that Aidan has developed this essential talent. 

It could very well be that his friends like him because he has this "I'm so tiny you can pick me up" quality.  Whatever works. 

Here's are the 5 things you need to know about Aidan's birthday party.

1.  Balloon fighting -- pictured.  Kids need to blow off steam.  Especially boys.  What better way then beating each other up with harmless balloons (and carrying Aidan around)? 

From the left:  Jamie, Ethan, Aidan and Kevin

2.  Pizza Hut pizza and breadsticks.  I entertained the kids simply by talking about Star Wars.  It's my gift and my curse.  I take that back.  It's my gift.  Ginger took care of Aubrie and chowed down on breadsticks. 

3.  Chuckie Cheese's.  At least we didn't have to eat Chuckie's tasteless pizza (see #2 above).  You can't say we're stupid, only half stupid.

4.  Ice cream sandwich cake topped with Oreo crumbs.  Ginger was inspired by another mommy and turned out this delicious treat.  Only one piece made it to the freezer and Oreo lover (but not Hydrox lover) Abby Trytko was served it the day after.

5.  Chemistry magic show.  A former scientist client of mine performs chemistry tricks at events, so I thought I would try.  I burned some cash, made pepper separate and lit a candle without even touching the wick.  Go here if you want to impress your kiddies -- though none of Aidan's friends were entirely impressed by me.  Practice the burning money trick, or it can become the "kids laugh at you because you suck at burning money" trick.