tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8538076311553873339.post5217473125828286817..comments2017-01-21T18:38:04.671-05:00Comments on We Are New Every Day: Friday finally came aroundWaterWorkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09987624972249534630noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8538076311553873339.post-84372998202821873802014-02-25T19:56:46.270-05:002014-02-25T19:56:46.270-05:00The interesting thing I've noticed when I have...The interesting thing I've noticed when I have the groups at our house is that they get really comfortable and let their gaurds down. I make a point of not hovering (especially with my teen), but I also make a point of coming in to drop a bowl of chips, offer drink refills, etc. They get so comfortable that they continue the conversations and games. The information you will pick up about what's going on and where is very interesting (and useful). I don't mean that we encourage gossip, but just that we hear the latest stories or issues they are facing.<br />For example, my oldest is 15 and he hosted a Christmas party for about 20 friends. They were all wonderful and had a great time. I did learn, through my solicitious offerings, that they were all facing a difficult teacher and we plotting among themselves the best way to handle the upcoming exam. They were supporting one another, which was beautiful!<br /> <br />Anyway, I have visited your site and I envy your large family. Continue your great work - always with humor!WaterWorkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987624972249534630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8538076311553873339.post-46170050844159897552014-02-23T20:14:06.230-05:002014-02-23T20:14:06.230-05:00Thanks for your comments on my comment on Chocolat...Thanks for your comments on my comment on Chocolate on My Cranium. I liked your idea about having "The Fun House." After I asked that question my daughter actually had a bad experience at the house of a friend we trust - nothing too serious, but it really made me aware that I need to have the friends at my house. It will be nice to hear lots of ideas from moms all experiencing the same thing. Los Industriososhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996019475488535977noreply@blogger.com