Well, we survived a summer cookout with nine 7th graders. Meg had asked if she got all A's this year, if she could have a party. She held up her end of the bargain, so tonight was the get together she had wanted. Until this week I didn't realize how much she and her friends had been planning this. There was a guest list of both boys and girls, and for the most part they all got along well.
The night started with a round of badminton. That turned into a wiffel ball game. Doug made hamburgers and hot dogs. They then had an egg toss, played dodge ball and a couple of games of sardines. A bonfire with s'mores, snow cones and Wii party ended the evening of fun.
As I drove the girls home, one of them said, "This has been the best night ever." I was glad to hear that. It is challenging to entertain both boys and girls of that age, but as they all know each other so well, they easily included everyone. I promised the girls that they could have a bonfire after one of the high school football games this fall. Let the planning begin!
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