Super Bowl Party 2012

This is the first time in a while that we didn't go to a Super Bowl party. With the kids both being in school, we didn't think it would be worth going to a party and leaving a half hour after the game started to come home to put the kids in bed. Since we didn't go out to a party, we decided we'd have a little party at home!

With there only being 4 of us, I didn't want to go all out making snacky foods, so we had pizza, meatballs, chips with dips, popcorn and Peanut Butter (and chocolate) Blondies. It doesn't look like much, but it was more than enough! :-)

I was surprised at how well the kids sat and watched the game. They only had to look away from the commercials twice...the commercials weren'y really the best for the kiddos to see.

Blake really got into the laid-back feel of watching a football game...this typically wouldn't be allowed, but I thought it was kinda funny at the time :-)

They actually were able to watch for a whole hour before they went to bed...plus I think they had their fill of football and were getting bored....they were actually asking to go to bed ;-)

I really enjoyed the laid-back little Super Bowl Party we had. Morgan thought it was fun too and was excited to tell her friends about it in school the next day. I think we're all looking forward to making this a little Super Bowl tradition while the kids are young. :-)

We have a thief in our midst!

I'm starting to get used to my kids surprising me, but I'm not quite used to them embarrassing me yet. We spent last night watching the Super Bowl at some friends of the family. Morgan and Blake had a great time playing with their youngest son and his toys. They were in and out of his room all night with all sorts of new and wonderful things and they thought it was great! When we came home, they were pooped and went straight to bed in their clothes.

This morning I changed the kiddos and threw their dirty clothes in the laundry so I could wash them today. As I sorted the laundry, I saw something sticking out of the pocket of Morgan's jeans that she wore last night. When I pulled it out, I was shocked to find a $10 bill and a little play penny. My stomach sank! I knew what must have happened and what I was going to have to do. I had a little talk with Morgan about how it isn't nice to take other people's things. She said "I'm sorry, Mommy" as she hung her head down in shame. I then went on to make a very embarrassing call. I ended up having to leave a message about what I found and I let them know that Rich would be by tomorrow after work with the loot.

I know Morgan didn't really know what she was doing. She was probably just playing at putting money in her pocket like she sees mommy and daddy do (our own, of course) and then didn't think to take it back out before we left. At least that's what I hope happened! I'd hate to have to pat her down before we leave people's places to make sure she isn't trying to get away with other kids' birthday money. I know, I know-this won't be the last time my little ones embarrass me-I just hope it doesn't have to do with either of them being a thief in the future!