The Party

Last night me and the boys went to a party.  A girl that Adam went to school with was 18 and had invited all of us to her party.

It was wonderful......

We arrived about 8pm and the party was in full swing.  There were a lot of people there and it was surprising to find we didn't only know people from school but also from Adam's college, from his dancing class and also from some art activities he has done previously. 

Lots of younger children were there so my other boys didn't feel left out and no one seemed to worry that there were lots of young children.  Some parties that children are invited to I feel they are expected to sit quiet all night. 

The buffet opened just after we arrived and there was lots of food for everyone.  Adam as usual filled his plate and finished the lot.  The younger boys enjoyed the chicken and the cakes.

Then it was time for the dancing.  Everyone danced with everyone else.  It didn't seem to matter if you hadn't met the person before we all just joined in.  Adam and Ronin (5) didn't sit down all night and I wasn't far behind.  Nathan who is almost 9 and Mackenzie who is almost 7 were entertained for most of the night by the dad of one of Adam's school friends.  He showed them lots of simple tricks with coins which they are still practising today.

We all sang Happy Birthday to Rosie and danced some more.  The boys didn't pester me for drinks all evening and it was lovely and relaxed.  At 10.30 I said to them we were going to make a move to leave and none of them wanted to go. In the end we stayed to the end and eventually left at midnight after dancing to the traditional Runrig version of  'Bonny Banks of Loch Lomond'  Even Nathan and Mackenzie joined in with this which is a miracle.

It was such a good night I am contemplating having a party for Adam when he is 21.  It just showed how everyone can join in together and enjoy a night that is relaxed and fun for everyone.