It’s a Carnival!

Kids: “Let’s go to that store! Let’s go to that store!”

Me: “What? Why?”

Kids: “It would be so much fun!”

Me: “Sorry to break it to you guys, but you are going to be very disappointed some day when you actually go inside a Shoe Carnival.”

LARP Birthday Party!

Getting beaten by small children with foam swords: Free.

Getting to beat small children with foam swords: Free.

Playing in a giant blanket fort, outside all afternoon: Free.

Defeating the evil sorceress and rescuing the king: Free.

Making a super memorable LARP birthday party for a 9 year old… PRICELESS

I REALLY should not go shopping on an empty stomach at 8 pm.

In related news, Doritos and ice cream is now considered a complete meal.