the rules of hide and seek in the dark

It was not very often that "Doc" and I could get away for an evening.  Going overnight anywhere without the tribe was highly unusual.  Let's face it, if you could find someone willing to watch six energetic and creative kids the cost of paying one to three babysitters would be astronomical.  If I were to be honest, and I will, there were days when I did not want to watch them!

It may be one of the reasons "Ninja" and I became friends and why I love her.  She was crazy enough to take on that task!!!  You just have to hang on to a friend like that!

I truly do not remember where we went but I do remember that she had the kids alone with her during the evening. How do you entertain six kids? Parking them in front of a video game was not an option.  I did not allow those in the house.  They couldn't play outside because it was dark.  Here's an idea!  Hide and Seek in the Dark.  Sounds good right?

First we establish the rules.  Actually there was only one rule.  This is good - not a lot to remember in the heat of the game.  The rule is:  NO RUNNING!  An excellent rule, especially since we have a beam right in the middle of our kitchen.  They had a ball.  I can only imagine the giggles and screams as they scared each other in the dark! 

Until......   The lights were turned on and blood was found.  One look at the "Blonde" told the whole story.  As soon as the game started, she took off running and ran smack dab in the center of that kitchen beam.  Of course, she continued on so as not to interrupt the game and more importantly, she did not want to get in trouble for not following the rules. I am sure the "Ninja" went through a quick moment of panic.  "How do I tell my friend that I broke her child?"  No worries.  Remember, I know what my kids are capable of.