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06-05-2010, 10:41 PM
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Fifteen......
.........five year olds! 
We hosted the youngest Shrub's b-day party today, and Mrs Tree decided to invite the ENTIRE pre-school class. Then, they ALL showed up! 
Everyone arrived promptly (if not early) to gleefully drop of their little 'darlings' and gain a couple hours of freedom. Parental facial expressions ranged from grateful, to sympathetic. All the time I was wondering what the expression on MY face was.
Mrs Tree was in 'game mode'. The ultimate hostess with the mostess. Calm, confident and handling the situation like a battle proven general. I however did my best to put on a brave face, smile-n-nod, seem calm, all the while knowing full well that terror was forcing my testicles to receed northward......
If you've ever had a stare down with a grizzly in the wild, you'll know of what I speak. Now picture it over a full two and a half hours!
Fortunately, the weather held and we managed to contain the situation to the back yard, and not the house.....whew!
My God! If scientists could ever figure out a way to harness that level of energy (exponentially beyond that of lightening), there'd NEVER be any wars or oil spills again.
On the bright side, everyone was very interested in the litenay of sheds in the yard and the mounts on the wall coming in, so there was a bit of PR opportunity there. As for the magpie trap..............different story. 
Just wanna give a big congrats to Mrs Tree for offically becoming my hero today, and a very happy b-day to my wee angel. Luv ya kid! 
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06-05-2010, 10:53 PM
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That's awesome! Now I know who to call to watch my boys when they turn 5! You have 2.5 years and 3.4 years to go before being called back into "service".
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06-05-2010, 10:53 PM
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Happy Birthday Shrub!
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06-05-2010, 11:44 PM
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Location: Calgary
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Tell her Happy B-day from us as well, Tree! Sounds like you made out alright too, what with no arrests, lawsuits, etc. 
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06-06-2010, 07:17 AM
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Makes you exhausted just watching them little ones huh. Know the feeling . Good job to you both, and happy birthday to your daugther.
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06-06-2010, 07:33 AM
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i guess i will find out, its my 4 yr old daughters today, and yes invites were sent to the whole pre-school class, but likely way smaller than yours lol there was about 15 kids i think in the class. and the weather looks good enuf to keep them outside, our house isnt near big enuf for that many rug rats lol.
congrats the to shrub and the Ms. Tree, and hope those guys return from the trip north lmao.
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06-06-2010, 01:44 PM
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Tell her Happy Birthday. Your a brave one Tree to host such an event
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06-06-2010, 02:28 PM
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06-06-2010, 11:56 PM
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I don't even wanna know what didn't work for ya there! 
CeeZee, happy b-day to yer wee one. Still trying to figure out what having a D-Day daughter means, but it sure ain't helping the boys migrate south I tell ya!
Had to spend the afternoon with the inlaws. Used to call 'em 'The Outlaws' until someone explained to me that outlaws are actually wanted..........
On a fun note. The FIL and I bought the boy a gift for his exemptlary behaviour through this weekend. So being the mature and responsible adults we are, we got him a........
......FREAKIN' REMOTE CONTROLLED HELICOPTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
It's ment to fly indoors (it will). It's not ment to harass pets (it will). It doesn't have the lift to mount an airsoft gun under it (it will). Ummmmm, I think I've said too much.
As usual, stay tuned........
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06-07-2010, 05:10 AM
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Tree teaching the kids new ways to entertain their parents....
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06-07-2010, 04:51 PM
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Cherish these times my friend, as they grow like....well...shrubs??
LOL...my kids are older now, so not much for that kind of mayhem anymore, but I did get a good laugh, it wasnt too, too long ago that was pretty much well described to the likes of my household. Good times.. 
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06-07-2010, 04:52 PM
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TREE....tell the shrub congrats from crew down east!...Ummmmmm...just wait another 6 yrs or so....the shrubs all want to branch off...getting thicker bark..  ..don't need no pruning from mom and dad.......it'll suddenly seem like they're 20 rings across.. ...really....just 12 rings mind you... ..but they act like a friggin BON ZAI!!..  ..heh heh ...another few years and the wife and I can Silver Culture the LOT!!
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06-07-2010, 06:04 PM
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Which day is her actual birthday on?
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