'Cuz Jamie Lee is One Mean Mominator,
and for that I adore her! Here's her secret: after the kids are
dropped off at her house for a playdate with son Thomas (11), and after the parents leave, she explains her terms [paraphrased].
1. You can do anything you want here. Anything. And I mean that.
2.
If you get hurt, I fix it. Me. No hospital, no emergency room. Me. You
need stitches? Great! There's the needle and thread (and a handy block
of wood for biting down on to keep from screaming) right over there.
3. Have fun, kids!
Apparently
the hyperactive little cusses calm right down and are no trouble at
all. What are your secrets for keeping order in your house during
playdates?