I was invited to a party this past weekend. Yeah, it happens sometimes. Other guests brought their children and I realize now that I may have been invited for my entertainment value to people of all ages. It was exciting to discover the swing set in the back yard, because there is not one at my current house.
At one point, I joined approximately 6 children, ranging in ages from 4 to 10, on the swing set. One of them yelled to his father like a felony was being committed, “There is an adult on the swing set!” I looked around to see who he was talking about.
I climbed to the top of the slide and into a fort-like holding area. The kids were looking at me like I was crazy. I know, because I have seen that look a lot.
Most of the dads on the deck cheered me on to do the “Superman”, which meant I would have to go down the slide on my stomach. I did not succumb to the peer pressure and slid in a sitting position, not willing to land on my face in the dirt. This act was caught on video, which better not see the light of day on Facebook or YouTube.
I have not been down a slide for a while...well...since about 6 months ago when I tried out a jumbo, inflated slide at a six-year-old’s birthday party. Anybody else having a slide party soon? My invitation better be on its electronic way from Evite.