Noah had his first sleepover last night.  He was so excited, he made a list of all the things they were going to do.  As soon as Jordan got here, Noah showed him the list and they started on it.  They popped in a movie, sat in the floor and I fed them pancakes for supper (Noah’s request).  Then they had popcorn, then cotton candy!  (Sorry Elizabeth!)  They played with toys, had fun with the dog, then we pulled out the sleeper sofa and they snuggled in to play on Jordan’s portable video games.  They stayed up way later than Noah ever gets to.

This morning we woke up to a fresh white blanket of snow on the ground.  It was beautiful!  They went outside as soon as breakfast was finished, but didn’t stay out long.  One of them made a snow angel.

They spent the rest of their time playing Wii.  I think Noah had a blast….I know he wore himself out, as he fell asleep on the couch by 7:30.

I have always enjoyed sleepovers (or slumber parties, as they are called for girls).  From my 11th birthday party to lock-ins in high school, ladies’ retreats as an adult, and my girls’ weekend this summer….it’s just so much fun to stay up late, eat too much junk, and laugh with other girls.    I remember so many nights of playing games, dancing, fixing hair and nails, telling secrets, pulling pranks, watching movies, and who knows what else.  I look forward to more of them as I continue to recapture my childlike inner spirit.

I loved seeing that joy on my son’s face, knowing this is the first of many sleepovers, hoping he will look back and savor those moments the way I do.

“Up All Night” by Slaughter