A Rough-Housing Birthday Party

I recently read about a study which found that families with two daughters make for the happiest and most well-balanced households. Of course, I had to agree being the proud papa of two little girls, but I also started thinking about what we might miss around our house with no little boys in the mix. I think I got a taste last weekend.

Saturday was Joshua's big day with a Mr. G KIDshow and about 15 of his second-grade buddies. Controlling excited boys like this for a show is a little like herding distracted cats, but they soon got into the show and had a great time with Bubble the Monkey and really encouraged Joshua as he came up to help out. At one point in the show we do a trick that magically produces a big bowl full of Blow-Pops - and this is where it got good. Unlike a mixed-group of boys and girls who show excitement but remain in their seats - it only takes one boy to rush the stage trying to get to candy for chaos to ensue.

This was the first of three times the boys became a rolling boil on the floor in front of me. The second melee came when an errant balloon flew into the audience sort-of accidently/on purpose. The final time was after the show when balloon sculptures became less-than-lethal weapons.

Through it all, the kids laughed and shared and celebrated Joshua's birthday with good, high-energy and respectful fun. The boys always came back to the show after sharing a few headlocks and noogies.

My next show is a Mother-Daughter banquet. I can't wait to see the difference.

I love my girls, but having a house full of rough-housing boys once in a while might be a lot of fun.

Oh, and I still have some show dates available for June - so give me a call, send me an email or contact me on Facebook.