I dared throw a party one time in high school, while my mom and step dad were out of town. It wasn’t my best decision ever. I spent the whole time sober, watching drunken people do stupid things.
The other night, Elmo landed on the floor in a way that suggested he'd had one too many.
I realized that inebriated teenagers and toddlers have much in common.
Like living with a toddler, I witnessed lots of stumbling and falling down the night of that party. I cringed each time a heavy and/or breakable object was pitched in the air. The floor became a garbage can strewn with random debris. And people couldn’t seem to keep their voices down.
I felt like the “no” police spoiling all the fun. I repeated myself a lot. I expended way too much energy waiting for disaster to happen.
After the festivities were over, I was the sole person left to clean up the mess.
Thankfully, Claire hasn’t burned her bangs off trying to light a cigarette on the stove like Angie Shivle did that night. Plus, I was this close to throwing everyone out. Things can get chaotic around chez Demas, but my love for my daughter always keeps me from cracking.
Most importantly, having Claire is my best decision ever.
I had one party when I was in High School - my parents were HOME when I had everyone over to celebrate my birthday. They were so obnoxious that I NEVER threw a party again until I was an adult! And, yes, toddler and teenagers do share a lot of traits! Wonderful analogy!
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Glad I'm not the only one!
DeleteLooks like Elmo was the life of the party! (My, how motherhood changes us, in good ways!)
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DeleteI've been to many parties where the attendees looked like Elmo by the end of the night, myself included once or twice (snicker).
ReplyDeleteYour comparison's are always a joy to read. Love your blog.
Me too (hee/hee)! Not so much lately, though.
DeleteSuch a cute post- I know all about regretting to throw parties! Also, I love the name of your blog. So funny and cute- definitely makes a newcomer want to stick aroudn! Just found your blog and have loved getting to know you better. I'm excited to follow along!
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Bonnie
www.bonnielouisa.blogspot.com
I'm glad I'm not the only one who regrets parties!
DeleteAwww this is great. And looking at that picture of Elmo...yeah, I remember a few people in high school looking just like that once the got liqoured up at a party!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, how did Elmo get those beads? Huh? HUH?? I think he needs to practice a little more modesty. lol
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is in love with those beads! Makes me worried about Mardi Gras' in her future.
DeleteI think it's time to cut Elmo off of the sippy cup of milk. The photo is hilarious. Very funny post -- every time Cuppy gets into something, I'm going to think of parties of many moons ago.
ReplyDeleteToo much of a good thing!
DeleteDefinitely agree about the similarities between inebriation and toddlers, haha! I saw an episode of How I Met Your Mother, where they play a game called something like "Drunk or Kid." Someone tells a wild anecdote and everyone else has to guess whether this happened when they were drunk or when they were a kid. It's a good game ;)
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I giggled at this post :) Elmo looks like he had one too many drinks that night.
ReplyDeleteI once went to a party where parents weren't home...we ended up getting caught tho. We were all grounded for a month. LOL
i love this post! funny and thoughtful at the same time.
ReplyDeleteInsightful!
ReplyDeleteIt must be hard work being an Elmo toy. The one we have here gets fed all sorts of things and dragged about. Your Elmo looks like he needed the drink :)
ReplyDeleteMommy often feels that way too.
DeleteAhh yes . . . I remember those parties being a lot more fun when they were at someone else's house! :)
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I've attended many a parties in high school but I never had the gonads to host one myself. I was terrified of my Dad.
ReplyDeleteAnd oh my Jesus...that picture of elmo is priceless!!
This is so awesome. Great pic of Elmo. I am so afraid that you are right- toddlers and teenagers are different types of a very similar species. Yikes. Thanks for making me laugh! Hopped over from the Weekend Showcase! ;)
ReplyDeleteI NEVER once threw a party at my parent's. I left that to everyone else lol.
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Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
such a good analogy. love it
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this post made me giggle :) x
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Great post. Thankfully I've only attended those college/high school parties, never threw one. YIKES. I would have been grounded still today. Anyway, thanks for the funny read!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, Elmo does look like he's had a good night! You were brave to hold a party when your parents were away, making better decisions now, like the beautiful Claire :)
ReplyDeletePoor Elmo, looked like he had a really rough night! The comparisons are right on too....scary.
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Poor Elmo! So undignified being the life of the party now that iPhones are around ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat insight! We have a photo of Elmo is disarray too; my son took him for a swim in the baby pool last summer :-)
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This was hilarious!
ReplyDeletePoor Elmo!
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LOL, love this post! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
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Thanks for sharing part of your life. Dropping by from MYM!
ReplyDeletehysterical! and that pic of elmo is classic!
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