Did you know boys have slumber parties? Neither did I. But apparently even adults can still have them too. Matt's best friend Billy came over last night with Tish's son Thomas for a boys night in. A night full of video games, conversations about super heroes and their movie counterparts.
No pillow fights.
In my observations of this strange event, I've put together a list of how to properly pull of a Boys Night In:
Equipment:
- 1 Xbox 360
- 1 Play Station 3
- iTunes (because apparently the in game music isn't good enough)
- 1 video rental store account
- A large collection of blu ray movies (most movies that girls would never watch)
Chili Parmesan Chicken Nuggets
I originally got this recipe from Heart Smart Advice and it's become one of Matt's all time favourites. Kids love chicken nuggets, so instead of the full chicken breast or tenders that I normally do, I chopped the chicken into small bite size portions.
- 8 Chicken Breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
- 2 Cups of Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4 Tablespoons of Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon of Salt
Chicken Corn Chowder
- 1 Chicken Breast (Diced)
- 5 Medium Sized Potatoes (Peeled and Cubed)
- 2 Stalked of Celery (Finely Diced)
- 1 Carrot (Finely Diced)
- 1 Large Yellow Onion (Finely Diced)
- 4 Strips of Bacon (Cooked and Set Aside, Reserving Grease)
- 4 Cups of Chicken Stock
- 1 Can of Corn
- 2 Cups of Milk
- Spices: Garlic Salt, White Pepper, Cayenne Pepper
Brownies
Be lazy brilliant . . . buy brownie mix.
Or if you have time (and they are in season) make up a big batch of Strawberry Soup Cake.
Make sure you have extra blankets (my mistake) and don't forget to serve Better Than IHOP Pancakes in the morning!
Daily Gratitudes:
- Joy in homemaking.
- Being able to occasionally be "one of the boys".
- Awesome friends who give blog love.
- The fact that even though Jasper is now drinking out of the toilet, I've figured out why he's going to the bathroom so darn often!
- A toilet seat that closes.
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10 comments:
We need a girls night in. Especially since neither of us have jobs to worry about in the morning.
The chicken nuggets are so easy, wow. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great menu for a guys night in- I think I'll have to try the chicken!
Great menu for a boys night in. You are right about the pancakes, always need to have those for the boys!
Jia,
Something seems to have happened to my comment from yesterday. I offered a few suggestions on ways to improve a Boys Night In even further and now my comment seems to have disappeared. If you can it back up, I'm sure your readers will find it useful. I know my 5 yo and 3 yo boys are already looking forward to this summer's 8th semi-annual event. If it's lost, please let me know and I'll try to reproduce it.
Suds - Your comment suggested many forms of alcohol as needed items for a proper boys night in. As the consumption of alcohol is against my personal beliefs, I do not want my readers to think I am accepting of such things. No offense. It would be the same thing if someone suggested using pornography as a marital aid in one of my posts on marriage.
Also, I get a lot of spam comments, and the length of yours (and without having your email enabled for me to contact you) it appeared like some of the spam I receive.
If you want to post a revised list, I'd be more than happy to have it on my blog.
Jia,
Thanks for the response. No spam from me, just a description of the supplies involved in one of our Boys Night Ins. They're great opportunities for the boys to be boys, and their dads to be boys. Fathers and sons really look forward to them.
I wasn't aware of any of your personal beliefs as they pertain to alcohol. Suffice it to say that, while I respect your beliefs, they are not shared by attendees of our sleepovers. Prohibition of such beverages would likely have a highly detrimental effect on attendance.
The part that puzzled me the most is your mention of someone suggesting using pornography as a marital aid. While certainly not for everyone, I do think it's something that many people use and find great value in it. To dismiss it as an option in your life based on your beliefs is one thing, but I don't see the point in discouraging open, honest conversation regarding its merits. Allowing your followers to discuss is hardly the same as endorsing it yourself.
Very true, again, it was mostly because I thought it was spam (as it looked similar to another one I got recently that really WAS spam).
Case in point however regarding open, honest conversation I personally believe that pornography has no value whatsoever and cannot only bring harm to a marriage, but can destroy families and personal well being. I've seen it happen with people I know and it's a frightening path.
It was however just an example I was using.
I certainly agree with you in part. Pornography can be a problem for people and relationships, however, I suspect that it is typically more of a symptom than a cause, when it even is a problem.
Check out my 4 scenarios below.
A. You have people in relationships who enjoy pornography by themselves. They are able to enjoy this without it detracting from their relationship. Their enjoyment of it is separate from their relationship without being detrimental. This hobby may or may not be openly discussed. It may aserve to bridge the gap between somewhat incompatible sex drives. I would guess that this describes the vast majority of couples, especially given the convenience offered by the internet.
B. You have couples that enjoy it together. They find it stimulating, interesting, and that it promotes genuine intimacy in their relationship. It works in this way for many couples.
I can think of two types of couples where it causes problems.
C. When one partner uses it as an escape. Then the pornography becomes an unacceptable replacement. This is where I would consider it a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than the problem itself. I will admit that Situation A could evolve into this.
D. The other would be when one partner wishes to enjoy it as described above (in A) and the other partner has a problem with this, leading to conflict. The couples' ability to resolve this could be tested.
You mentioned having seen it with people you know. What have you seen in these instances?
People coming to this post for the first time are going to get confused by the comments, LOL!
I understand that with couples A & B there is a "helpful" aide in bridging the gap, but I've also seen this exact scenario turned around. Pornography puts images in your head that you can never get rid of. They are always there. I've known wives who lose self esteem, and husbands who suddenly develop unhealthy fetishes and it breaks marriages apart.
With people I know, I've seen it develop into obsessions. Someone very close to me suffered greatly because their spouse became addicted to pornography and they ended up being abused in the end because of it (physically, sexually, and emotionally). As far as I'm concerned, no good can ever come of it.
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