Life is short. "Today" is a gift.
With 2 girls, (and 2 boys), they can always find a reason to celebrate. We choose to give the gift of making memory-making moments by hosting themed and un-themed girl events, PJ parties, and sleepovers throughout the year. The benefit is I know where and what they are doing and I'm making memories, too.
Most become annual events: Polar Express PJ Party, Christmas Princess Tea Party, Gingerbread Land, Summer Luau, Giggling Girls Getaway, etc. etc.
However, I learned you don't have to have a theme, nor budget (request everyone bring a snack), nor detailed schedule, and it does not have to be a sleepover for girls (or boys) to have lots of fun!! Kids enjoy endless hours laughing just being together!
Not ready for a sleepover? Host a Movie night in the backyard, swim or water toys, bake, play board games, as well as attend/host mother-daughter events... including Secretkeeper and Women of Joy!
Most events we include a community service project to allow them the opportunity to make an impact as a team. Include on the invite for everyone to bring a canned food or pair of socks or clothing in good condition ... pick a local charity or family in need to bless.
Knowing everyone we meet is our mission field, we are very intentional to shine bright for Jesus in all that we do. God puts people in our path for a reason. To encourage, mentor, serve, and make a positive impact on their life and future.
If you do take on the responsibility to host sleepovers, set house rules, prepare for little sleep, and I highly recommend having older youth or young adult be the head elf.
Yes, we hosted an E.L.F. (ever lasting friends) PJ party/sleepover. Our head E.L.F. was a college student that helped chaperone, led in some fun team building games, and shared her own story. We pre-selected movies that were appropriate, had snacks, and they provided lots of giggles to last a life time.
Life is short, I encourage you to just celebrate!
then, take a nap :)
-mom since 1995. Pamela Lisemby
PS (They very rarely go2 sleepovers, and it is only with family or close friends. As parents we are responsible. I urge you to become friends with your kids friend's moms.)
Still unsure?
TO SLEEPOVER, OR NOT TO SLEEPOVER: THAT IS THE QUESTION
Here's some good mom-wisdom from Dana Gresh:
http://momlifetoday.com/2014/05/to-sleepover-or-not-to-sleepover-that-is-the-question/
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