Party On!

Yesterday Sami went to two birthday parties, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Janie got to go to party in the afternoon. It was at a dance studio with most of the kids their age from church. They had been looking forward to it for a long time and of course, they loved it. I think they felt like true dancing princesses. And the cake and punch was pretty fun too.

All week they have been playing this AWESOME game where they tell me they are going to surprise me and that I have to go to my room and read. So I sit on my bed and read (heaven!) while they run around and clean up all their toys. Then they come into my room and yell "Surprise!" Then I go out and tell them how proud I am of them and give them hugs and kisses and give them a big treat. I didn't even care if the treat ruined their dinner because this type of behavior must be reinforced at all costs!! It's like Mother's Day or Christmas everytime they do it. Because clean up time has been a fight at our house lately.  I hope they keep it up. But if today is any indication, they are getting tired of the game. But I sure hope not. It's the most beautiful game that I've ever heard of...