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EvenKeel (original poster member #24210) posted at 3:38 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
I have managed to dodge sleepovers for my DD but my time is up 
Probably going to have four girls for it this weekend. My plan is to rent a few movies, buy lots of snacks and disappear to my room.
Any ideas/suggestions for anyone else who has been-there-done-that?
Thanks!
TrulyReconciled ( member #3031) posted at 3:43 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
There are many police officers who will work 'plain clothes' for a reasonable amount 
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 3:57 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Nail polish! And if you're brave enough make up (eye shadow, etc). They can do make-overs on each other.
Love isn't what you say, it's what you do.
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 4:19 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Board games. My teens love them.
Sorry, Monopoly, and of course Risk.
The nail polish is always fun, but put down a old shower curtain or plastic to protect your carpet, floors etc.
If you have an Xbox the singing/rockband type games are always a blast too.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
purplejacket4 ( member #34262) posted at 5:55 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
I guess a "cleaning" party with dusters and mops are out of the question???
Me: BS 50
Her: FWS 53 (both family med MDs; together 23 years)
OW: who cares (PhD)
Dday: 10/11: 11/11 TT for months; NC 8/12
Limboconsiliationish
"band aids don't fix bullet holes" Taylor Swift
I NEVER mind medical ???
EvenKeel (original poster member #24210) posted at 6:49 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Sounds like I am set (minus the undercover cop)...lol!!!
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 7:05 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Lots of food, movies, video games, and your absence will work nicely. 
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
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Dreamboat ( member #10506) posted at 10:55 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
I guess a "cleaning" party with dusters and mops are out of the question???
Drinks, snacks, pizza for dinner (if needed), movies, privacy (for them), ear plugs (for you). Make sure you have stuff for breakfast.
Be careful about allowing them access to the internet, although if any of them have a smart phone then you cannot really monitor that. Trolling on inappropriate websites or sneaking out is really the only way they can get into any mischief.
And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off
-- Shake It Out, Florence And The Machine
HeartStings ( member #38017) posted at 11:11 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
wildbananas ( member #10552) posted at 11:20 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
I've found with my three girls that anything including music, dancing, movies, makeup and food is a win.
And yes, your absence, too. Just make sure you check in now and again when they least expect it to keep them off balance and (mostly) behaving.
Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light. ~ Yogi Bhajan
JellyGirl84 ( member #41717) posted at 11:38 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Wow, this brings back wonderful memories...Most of my bday parties were sleepovers at my house. For dinner, my mom would always make mini-pizzas with English muffins and every morning, homemade French toast.
My dad would also buy dollar-store stuffed animals and we would play games and the winners got a toy (but everyone won SOMWETHING). Somehow, even though we were teens, it was still fun to win something!
My girlfriends STILL remind me about my mom's hospitality at these sleepovers and we are in our 30s!
BW, 35
Dday in Nov. '13
Divorced in June '14
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 3:23 PM on Wednesday, March 19th, 2014
My Kids friends love to come over because I really cook. I love to cook and love to see people enjoy what I make.
So the teenage boys are fun to have, and get all kinds of excited when I make them real meals.
The girls not as much, but I was a hit with the giant fruit salad I made last year for DD bday.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
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