I went to a birthday party yesterday, and my hearing is just now returning.

A dozen or so 9-10 year-olds gathered in a fun place where there were things to climb on, laser tag, jungle-jim, bouncy-ball places. . .well, you get the idea.

The whole 5th grade class was invited, but they didn't all respond, of course. Two boys out of the rest of the partyers came. They mostly hung together, but at least they came.


Everyone was excited and talking at the top of their voices. Shrill voices. They soon settled down to a low roar. There was one place that was very popular with the kids. It was called the Big Kahuna.  Looked like a giant waterfall, without the water, and the kids could slide or bounce all the way down and then land on the back of a dolphin. Much shrieking on the way down! (Why do girls shriek?)

The party girl got a lot of loot.

There was a birthday cake with candles. Ice cream. And noise!

Parents actually arrived on time to pick up their kids when the party was over.

Big sister and her friend had a marvelous time.


Bless