Social Graces

It's amazing how much one can learn from giving a party. Even the most casual, impromptu gathering can be an opportunity to expand one's knowledge. Especially if said gathering includes 15 or so schoolchildren.

For example:

Helpful Hints on Menu Selection. "Mrs. Vigilante? Am I to understand there will be no root beer floats?"

Decorating: clearly a majority felt some rooms just look better with the curtains on the floor.

The Proprieties Will Be Observed At All Times: this is thanks to whichever kid taped a sheet of paper over the nude drawing in my livingroom.

When Philosophers Are Invited, Serve The Chocolate. Or they will tear your house apart hunting for it.

But Always Hide:

the Sharpies
the remotes
the little handle that opens the upstairs windows
anything flammable

Comments

  1. Ah, yes.

    Lessons learned the hard way.

    -J.

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  2. Had to hide the Sharpies and scissors when LawyerBoy was babysitting my own dear children. Again, lessons learned the hard way.

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