Hello Such the Spot.
No. I’ve not forsaken you.
It may seem that way. But really, I’ve been busy getting things back in order after our super-fly promotion weekend.
The day started out innocently enough.
Really. It did.
See.
I told you. Completely innocent right?
But sitting through not one, but two promotion ceremonies, and the obligatory reading of names, and long, drawn-out slide shows takes a toll on a gal. Kwim?
So by the time the gang (and by “the gang” oh do I mean the gang) came together for a big celebratory shindig at the house afterwords, we were all ready to cut loose a bit.
I should pause here and explain the gang. The gang, in this case, consisted of my grandmother, my mother, two exes, a set of ex in-laws, our mightaswellbeadopted daughter, and her mom and grandma.
Quite a motley crew, wouldn’t you agree?
Lots of people questioned whether inviting two exes to an event that included a fair amount of alcohol was a good idea.
Oh ye of little faith – it was fine. Fine I tell ya.
Especially after Jeff’s house specialty margaritas began a flowin’.
We all got along swimmingly.
See.
I know the picture quality isn’t great but those of you with a keen eye will recognize that yes, that is my husband, piggybacking my ex around our recently vacuumed grass in the backyard.
It’s really rather unfortunate that I didn’t capture the other memorable events on film.
They included:
-my other ex and my grandmother making their way around the patio table as they rocked the “row your boat” dance moves.
-my ex father-in-law serenading my brother (on one knee, as they held hands btw) with a romantic love song.
-my mom calling my dad (from whom she is recently divorced) at nearly midnight to ask if she had permission to stay out past curfew.
-countless rounds of chocolate cake shots had by all, glasses raised in rambunctious toasts every time.
-our neighbors wondering what the occasion was as they were subject to our rowdy “drink…drink…drink” chant every so often.
And you thought I led an upstanding life. Ha.
In actuality all of the aforementioned instances were part of an uber fun party game that Jeff and I created a couple of years ago. Because it’s sort of reminiscent of truth or dare (and because I had two exes in attendance) I wasn’t sure that the venue was an appropriate one for the playing of our twisted little game.
With truth categories like, “MILF,” “If This Vans a Rockin’,” and “Caught In The Act,” you can understand my hesitation.
Jeff rocked the ultimate husband role though and insisted we give our game a go.
It all worked out in the end.
Honestly.
Even Grams stayed up till the last baby daddy had left the building.
And we unanimously decided to do it again in four years. When Torri graduates high school.
No doubt she’ll seek the solace of her bedroom once again when we pull out the game and she shudders to imagine what her parents’ answers will be to those colorful questions.
Who says I can’t keep it real?
And PS. If you ask really nicely in the comments, I bet we can convince Gram to email me the group shot she took of all of us toasting our third round of shots. Not that you’d want to see such a thing.
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Lmao! It sounds like an awesome time! What are the odds of you sharing the run down of this game? It may come in handy the next time I have to deal with a round up of the exes. Rockin dress btw; what shoes did you end up settling on?
Somehow I feel like I’ll have better things to do than hide in my bedroom while you guys talk nasty in the backyard :P
You guys have fun
Oh, what a fun night that was! Haha. Love all you guys! :)
Tell the truth now, did the party really end when you had finished off all the alcohol within a 3 mile radius? Think your kids will need therapy after that game?
Pretty please, Gram?!
Ok, first of all, I love your dress and hair!
Second, I’ve missed you, but this post was worth the absence!
Third, you go girl, for such a fun party!
BTW…I want the details of the game…we often do a bi-annual game night with couple friends (you may remember the post on my blog about it) and this just might be something we need to try to liven things up a little more. ;D
That picture of Jeff and Ex is hysterical. Proof that yes, indeed we can all just get along =)
Sounds like ya’ll had a great time and you. look. fabulous!
Great post.
Torri looks exactly like you BTW.
Sounds like a GRAND time!
I was waiting to see a picture of your shoes of choice to go with your adorable green polka dot dress!
Great shots of the girls and you (and Jeff too). Did you end up finding the right shoes?
Hmmm…this game sounds interesting. Think I could get Kristen to play too at the next happy hour?
Ummm… didn’t anybody else notice CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOTS???
What IS that???
Sounds like an awesome party. Congrats on your grads and also your detente.
I only know your family from your blog (I’m in Ohio) but I would like to live vicariously through you and party so yes, I want to see the group shot! Oh yeah – chocolate cake shots – never heard of those!
Unbelievable, hilarious, amazing, what a blast, sounds like a TV show (a good one) – just a few of the thoughts as I read about the party. Yes, Gram, please send the group shot, but even more, I agree with the above posters who want more details of the game!
You are so fun! Wish I could have been a fly on the wall… or a participant! :)
I want a chocolate cake shot! And a house speciality margarita! Actually, can you just invite me to your next party? It sounds like you know how to have a rockin’ good time.
That is awesome! Sounds like a lot of fun was had!! Please please please share the picture!!
Also, dying to know which shoes you ended up with??
Hope you are doing well!!
SO, where are the game details? I think I need them. The picture of your husband and ex made me laugh :-)
First, y’all are all so good looking it is not even fair. Second, yea for maturity and getting along. Third, you must share the chocolate cake shot goodness. Fourth, I’m moving to AZ just to party with you. Okay, maybe not, but I thought about it.
Speaking firsthand it was an amazing event, all the way around, some of us heard TMI about our loved ones… but hey, we could have our own reality show, move over Jon & Kate plus 8!!
Your gonna have to get a copyright or patent for that game!
Which ex is that on Jeff’s back?
The girls look great (and you too)!
I wanted to ask you what shoes you decided on too, and I also want that chocolate cake shot recipe.
Oh my. This sounds reminiscent of one of my family gatherings. Before kids. Boy that seems like forever ago.
And Jenny, I’m intrigued, but scared by the sound of this game. It is a possibility, but only after the very last child is sleeping in bed…
haha this cracked me up :-)
and i tell you what, I love that cute dress you’ve got going on!
Now I can say I wish I was there and really, truly mean it. Sounds like a good time was had by all!
Ok Grams…cough up the picture!
The girls are just beautiful!!!! What a blast!!
Oh my word. HOWLING! Wish I was a fly on the wall. (Or a fly in your shot glass.) ;-)
Ok, wait. Did I read all that right?
You might be a Redneck if you get plastered at your middle schooler’s graduation party?
Your middle schooler who isn’t old enough to drink?
Your middle schooler who isn’t old enough to drive?
Did poor Torri have to be the SoberCab?
YOU KILL ME!
And p.s. Enough about Jeff’s famous margaritas….. can I have the recipe already?
I want to come to a party on your fake grass. I also want your green dress!
Oh I love it Darc! I am SOOOOO happy that you guys all get along and could come together for this. Makes me smile ear to ear. Loved the entry….Awesome!
Oh Darcie I so wish I had been there. I love this post.
Steph
I want to be at your next party!
Game details, chocolate shot recipe and picture of the shoes MUST be in your next post.
Your girls are lovely.
And Torri…she’s the spitting image of you…which is a good thing for her considering that you are GORGEOUS. :)
Wait a second…are you Ali’s mom, or is she the might-as-well-be-adopted daughter? I’m one of Steph (Metro Mama)’s friends and neighbors as well, and decided to start reading your blog ’cause if she likes it (and you), I will, too. But crazy coincidence if you’re Ali’s mom, ’cause I was her Spanish teacher this year. :) Just checkin’.
wow the m v p of the game was not even mentioned…that being me of course.. should have told the readers about what happened after the party haha..btw i got a call on the fourth of july from a group of party people in denver playing ur game ..i guess u added a topic about ur brother..haha bad idea i heard he s quite the grouch…whats the craziest thing you have ever done at disney world…haha
You party animal, you!
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