Sleepovers or "Sleeplessovers"

Last night Emily and Abbie came out to the farm for a sleepover (or sleeplessovers as our good friend David likes to call them). And, much to their shagrin (smile) they "have" to stay for another night. The roads are icy on Hwy 10, so Sarah and Doug decided not to risk the journey so close after her back surgery. When I broke the "bad" news to them that they were going to have to stay the night again, there was much rejoicing!! Not everyone is thrilled, however! Sometime in the recent past, Brett has grown up and has been grumpy with all of the girl noises emanating from all parts of the house. :)

When did he grow up, I wonder? I smile as I think of many years of sleepovers that we endured for him! Of course, there weren't screams of joy echoing throughout the house when he had his friends over. Although there were lots of boyish yells of "YES!" when the Hot Wheels cars performed their acrobatics correctly! Or when the rockets went off without a hitch and he went in search of the parachutes, etc., to pick up! And who could forget that he was the self-proclaimed "Number 1 Pokemon Fan!!!!"

I guess those days are long past, but the memories are glorious. Just as the memories of little girl's sleepovers, with their high pitched squeals of laughter and fun will eventually be as well. For now, I'll enjoy this, almost as much as they are!