Shaun Groves
Gabriella (age seven) got a birthday party invitation yesterday from a homeschool friend of hers. Bless her heart it’s an “around the world celebration” birthday party.
You dress up. Like someone from your favorite country.
They’re bound to play Pin The Capital On The Nation. And race to name the most world leaders (NASCAR drivers aren’t likely to count). Happy Birthday will no doubt be sung in multiple languages and home made candles will be blown out. Surely experiments will be done to determine the caloric content of the birthday cake.
Par. Tay.
We’re going as Ireland: Jeans. T-shirt. And a Guinness. Easy.
And we’re not RSVPin’ until we get confirmation that Iran and Palestine are not showin’ up.
I can see it now. The birthday girl, dressed as America – duh – will hand out goody bags to the other nations. England will get her pick of the birthday girl’s presents but France will throw a tantrum until she and a number of other European Union kids get to “help” her choose.
[Warning: Poor transition ahead]
Speaking of party, Redneck Neighbor started a blog. World, meet my actual neighbor, pop on over and say howdy. Redneck Neighbor, welcome to the blogosphere.
alan says:
AC Slater. Talk about pulling a pic from back in the day. Just to add something, France won’t have a chance to throw a tantrum because she’ll be over thrown by the other kids and told what to do. Oh, and the Swiss will stand in the corner and watch all of the activites as she’ll remain neutral.
Rachel says:
Going as Ireland sounds great! That definitely made me laugh. You should hunt down some prawn flavored Tayto Crisps to go with that Guinness. I have heard of their fame…
Amy says:
We homeschoolers know how to party.
Party on, dude.
keith says:
Beware lest the Australians sneak vegemite into the party tray.
Ranelle says:
Oh. My. Stinkin. Gosh.
Too funny!
portorikan says:
Slater!
and Horstacio!
Must’ve gotten the pic from some video game blog.
Nice.
P.D. Ross says:
“And we’re not RSVPin’ until we get confirmation that Iran and Palestine are not showin’ up. “
brilliant.
Grovesfan says:
For the love of all things sacred and also the desire to NOT to let “stinky pete” make anymore visits, PLEASE, do NOT partake of the vegemite or the prawn flavored crisps. Both fall into the category of things you’d feed a mongrel dog you were trying to get rid of.
Beth
connorcolesmom says:
THAT CRACKED ME UP so much that I had tears in my eyes!
I just started homeschooling a few weeks ago and I think that around the world party sounds great – LOL!
I love your post about speaking or singing in April as long as you can talk about Compassion Int. I have a friend who is the Director of Young Life – if you don’t mind I would love to pass this along to him.
We just called today so we could give special gifts to our 2 little boys that we sponsor. They kept telling me “thank you for your donation you have so blessed this child” and I told the guy on the phone “you have no idea how much these 2 boys have BLESSED us!”
Sponsorship totally grabs hold of your heart and won’t let go – I feel as if I have 4 little boys and would do anything for all of them
In Christ,
Kim
Rocks In My Dryer says:
Par-tay, indeed. Someone should dress up as Switzerland and walk around unable to commit to anything.
Susan says:
Confirming Alan’s note on the Swiss – add to that a disapproving glance for any “countries” that don’t arrive timely to the party. But watch out for any gaming that may occur – they will take their emotions out in extreme sports and want to win! Because it’s logical. And Rocks – yeah, the committment thing is tough. Because committment isn’t always logical. But heartfelt.
Sarah Chia says:
Man…you’re as bad as my husband, making fun of homeschooled kids.
We’ll hear about some weird kid, and Billy will say something like, “He’s such a homeschool kid.”
And I’m like, “Uh…you’re daughter is a homeschool kid! Punk!”
Jessica says:
If this were LESS true-to-life, I think I’d be offended as homeschool alumni.
Roy says:
That definitely made me laugh. I have heard of their fame… Both fall into the category of things you’d feed a mongrel dog you were trying to get rid of.
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