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Hemingway. (ernestoic) wrote in compass_network,
@ 2017-05-06 14:20:00

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abigail hobbs, izzy, lacey burrows, lisa cuddy, ~amy fitzwilliam

Charlie would like to invite everyone to a party plus water fight at the play park tomorrow afternoon for his 4th birthday.

Incredibly late notice because four year olds have no concept of time.

Also if anyone can bring food and snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) and any outdoor toys or games they have lying around that would be awesome.(No doors for a while - makes throwing a party tricky.)

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	Ernest abigailknightly 2017-05-06 03:08 pm UTC (link)
	Am I an awful mother? I didn't have anything planned for his birthday. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-06 05:18 pm UTC (link)
	Not at all, don't even think that. You concentrate on growing a human from scratch, I can manage a few balloons and a cake. Actually, he was really happy to be allowed to chose what he wanted to do. I was just glad he picked something achievable within 24 hours. He's a good kid. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie abigailknightly 2017-05-07 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	It's not like it takes a lot of concentration to grow a child, Hem. It's a pretty uninvolved thing at the beginning, at least after the nausea and vomiting stops. He is the best. I love him so much. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, I didn't mean literally use some sort of mental concentration. Rather just don't feel like you have to worry yourself about anything much else right now. Can I get you anything? Toast? He really is, he's such a good kid. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernest abigailknightly 2017-05-07 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	I'm fine, I promise. You don't have to worry so much about me. The scan's not too far away, I'm on the right vitamins. I wanna help plan my son's fourth birthday party. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:12 pm UTC (link)
	Well, I can't promise that I won't worry. But in that case, make your way to party planning HQ. Aka Charlie's bedroom. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernest abigailknightly 2017-05-07 10:14 pm UTC (link)
	I can definitely do that. I got a lot of ideas. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	I'll bet you do. I told Charlie you were just coming, and he literally jumped for joy and has got you a large sheet of paper and some felt tips to plan with. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernest abigailknightly 2017-05-07 10:23 pm UTC (link)
	Tell him it's Mama's turn to use the blue pen. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	Are you trying to cause all out war? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie abigailknightly 2017-05-07 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	I'll settle for green (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:32 pm UTC (link)
	You may have to negotiate for that, but you've got a better chance than blue. You might want to lower your expectations. I only narrowly talked my way out of yellow, because even he had to admit that visibility was an issue. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie abigailknightly 2017-05-07 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	Am I going to get stuck with pink again? I might have to unleash the tickle monster. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	Yes. It was the pink one he gave you. He's now sheepishly changed it for purple. That may not save him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie abigailknightly 2017-05-07 10:37 pm UTC (link)
	Purple, huh? That's better than pink but not as good as blue. Have you tried orange? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:40 pm UTC (link)
	He's telling me about how all the colors mix to make other colors, now. He thinks he's getting away with it because it's part blue. He's got me on the orange. How do you feel about red? He's willing to allow red. He's now naming everything that is red. Hurry up, this is a long list. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernest abigailknightly 2017-05-07 10:42 pm UTC (link)
	He already is an expert in colour theory? That's our boy. I will settle for red. I can draw Fireman Sam and Postman Pat. Why are they always monosyllabic names? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Ernest

ernestoic
2017-05-07 10:46 pm UTC (link)

Yes, he really is. It's quite impressive, even if I'm trying not to be too obviously thrilled considering he's using his knowledge to get what he wants... knowledge is power, right? Fuck, he's going to properly outsmart us both by the time he's six.

Good. You have a deal. Everybody knows his bright red van. Damn it! And I guess they're easy to say and spell? Postman Patrick?

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	Ernest abigailknightly 2017-05-07 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	He very much is going to be a genius, sweetheart. He's got us as parents. Postman Patrick is a good one! It's alliterative. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:58 pm UTC (link)
	That's a very good point, Knightly. God help us. Doesn't matter what you call him, he's still a smug little bastard. A postman by any other name... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie abigailknightly 2017-05-07 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	Don't say that in front of Charlie. My goodness, that boy loves Postman Pat. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	Don't worry. I grin and bear it. Also I might have made a sort of postbox for his birthday, so we can all leave each other letters in it. I thought it might help him feel like he has something the baby doesn't, and be a way to talk to us without really having to talk to us. And you know, posting things is fun. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie abigailknightly 2017-05-07 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	Sweethear, you do know that he will love this idea and demand letters from Mama and Papa be given to everyone so that he can go deliver them in his bright red van? I've already heard him pretending that your damn cat is called Jess. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	That could be useful... are there child labor laws against that? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie abigailknightly 2017-05-07 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	Most likely but I think nobody is going to arrest us for letting Charlie be a postman. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abi ernestoic 2017-05-07 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	I think as long as we're not forcing him, it's all good. I'll find him a post bag. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	izzyshaw 2017-05-06 06:28 pm UTC (link)
	I'll try and make it over with my bunch to give him someone close to his own age to play with. We can bring snacks too. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-06 06:46 pm UTC (link)
	That would be swell, thank you! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	_izzy_ 2017-05-06 07:23 pm UTC (link)
	I'll come. Adele's got the best water guns. I'll borrow some from her. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-06 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	Great! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	proud_miserable 2017-05-06 07:38 pm UTC (link)
	Rachel, Linda, Natalie and I will come with a few of their things. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-06 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	Wonderful, we'll see you then. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lacey_burrows 2017-05-06 07:42 pm UTC (link)
	I'll bring food from the Ruby. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-06 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	You're a superstar. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lacey_burrows 2017-05-07 12:11 am UTC (link)
	Thank you. I agree. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	amethyst_ 2017-05-06 07:46 pm UTC (link)
	I'll try to make it. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-06 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	I know Charlie would be thrilled to see you. As would Abi and I. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	abigail_hobbs 2017-05-06 07:47 pm UTC (link)
	I can make something at the bakery for him. A cake or cupcakes or other treats? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-06 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! He's a big fan of those cupcakes with the chocolate frosting you make, if you can manage them? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	abigail_hobbs 2017-05-06 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	I can do that! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-07 06:32 am UTC (link)
	That's fantastic, thank you! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	genepunk 2017-05-07 03:52 am UTC (link)
	I'll be happy to attend. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-07 06:35 am UTC (link)
	Wonderful, see you then. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	maryellenw 2017-05-07 05:17 pm UTC (link)
	We can come out for a bit. Sammy is probably still too little to do much but my husband will inevitably get involved. I'll bring some finger food and lots of juice. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	That's great. I'll put out a blanket with some baby toys for him. Perfect, thank you very much. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	daddyissues_ 2017-05-07 08:07 pm UTC (link)
	I have a set of Asgardian games here. They should be suitable for him. I will need to think up the most annoying gift I can come up with. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ernestoic 2017-05-07 10:41 pm UTC (link)
	That's great, I'm sure he'll love that. Well, thank you! You are far too kind. (I hate you already.) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	daddyissues_ 2017-05-08 06:15 pm UTC (link)
	Well, I would not want to disappoint you. (Reply to this) (Parent)