Comments on Mommy's Martini -- think. write. laugh. love.: The Birthday Party Principle

figures. It just figures. I'd say, you borro...

2011-02-25T17:06:46.826-05:00

figures.

It just figures.

I'd say, you borrowed a page from my life.

I guess that goes right along with Murphy's La...

2011-02-22T23:59:43.565-05:00

I guess that goes right along with Murphy's Law. Only I like your term for it much better.

It is for this very reason that my husband and I n...

2011-02-22T21:40:39.648-05:00

It is for this very reason that my husband and I never plan anything. Okay, we never plan anything because we're lazy. But still.

Sorry, hon. Hope the kiddo's all better now.

It's just wrong. I was all excited and living ...

2011-02-21T19:37:21.519-05:00

It's just wrong. I was all excited and living vicariously through you for a stunning night out.

It never fails. They never fail. Preschoolers. It's a damn good thing they're so cute.

This is awful. Of course as always, you were able...

2011-02-21T08:39:00.594-05:00

This is awful. Of course as always, you were able to make it entertaining for the rest of us! How about a reschedule of the date night for this weekend?

Not the dreaded stomach flu! That's the worst!...

2011-02-20T14:25:10.543-05:00

Not the dreaded stomach flu! That's the worst!

This made me laugh like a loon. Cause we have all...

2011-02-19T03:36:57.695-05:00

This made me laugh like a loon.

Cause we have all been there, and you would have looked totally hot.

DAMN YOU UNIVERSE!

Oh no! I'm so sorry. That stinks. And it's...

2011-02-19T02:42:47.973-05:00

Oh no! I'm so sorry. That stinks. And it's so typical... I like "the birthday party principle". So true.

Also - thanks for your e-mail the other week. It meant a lot to me.

so not fair. the more organized i get the farther...

2011-02-18T22:50:08.636-05:00

so not fair. the more organized i get the farther behind i get. how does that happen?

hope you feel better soon!

This is the saddest thing. Oh my, my mother-heart ...

2011-02-18T22:13:02.043-05:00

This is the saddest thing. Oh my, my mother-heart weeps for the loss of a grown-up night out looking fabulous.

Damn girl, that sucks! After the munchkin goes dow...

2011-02-18T15:51:42.013-05:00

Damn girl, that sucks! After the munchkin goes down for the night, open an extra special bottle of wine for yourself at least!

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear it. Same here. We FIN...

2011-02-18T15:26:52.255-05:00

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear it. Same here. We FINALLY make plans with another couple for the first time in a YEAR for tomorrow night and my second son came home sick from school today. And my oldest son also has a birthday party to attend tomorrow (which I am completely ready for). So it stands to reason he'll wake up sick as well. Now if the other two get it, it will be the Perfect Storm and we'll just throw in the towel and give in to a Family Weekend of Nastiness. Bah humbug!

That just sucks. I am sorry that you won't be ...

2011-02-18T14:42:23.770-05:00

That just sucks. I am sorry that you won't be able to go out tonight.

I have a theory called the 10% Theory which stuff like what you just described happens to me. And you not being able to go out tonight would fit into the 10% Theory for sure.

And I know what you mean about the birthday party things. That is usually how it works for me as well.

First let me stop nodding profusely. Just last Sat...

2011-02-18T14:29:54.567-05:00

First let me stop nodding profusely. Just last Saturday, similar situation- we had planned to meet friends for dinner and then house party afterwards. Brother was to baby sit my daughter. Done and done. I put her to bed on time, get ready. She is a bit fidgety and refusing to sleep. Normal coersion not working and then I figure she is warm. There is no way I could go ahead. So changed out of my party clothes, washed the make up away. Send husband so at least someone has a better time and then stayed home....!
aaaah. Perfect Evening principle it should be called!