Lessons from Weekends

Weekend, at last!! Who doesn't like weekends?
It is a break from school, a break from work, simply a break.
In our family, it meant many other things. 

It could be the much anticipated eat outs, or the church service, maybe.
But for the kids, it is the sleep overs that they dread for the week to end. 

The grandchildren of my mother are of varying ages, interests and personalities. Now, try to picture them under one roof, it is chaos indeed. But it is that chaos that each of them look forward to. 

Friday night is the start; the check-in, as I call it. I am Maria, the newly appointed host. 
No preparations are to be exerted for my guests are what you may call "strike anywhere". 

this is the definition of strike anywhere

Each family contributes goodies to last for the weekend "getaway." That for the host is a treat in itself. Once all the guests are gathered and settled, Maria thinks of activities to indulge her guests. What could possibly make them sit still and quiet for at least 5 minutes, none but the internet, or maybe a BOREDgame. Maria doesn't want to make her guests to love her abode merely for the internet. No, that is too lame. Sleepovers are not meant for that.