tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142641886866606480.post5469639767696916983..comments2024-01-04T05:36:13.728-05:00Comments on mommy in the midwest: paranoid party planning committee~C~http://www.blogger.com/profile/13418516434087833685noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142641886866606480.post-41332151111263612142011-02-24T04:24:26.310-05:002011-02-24T04:24:26.310-05:00Great ideas, Sam. Thanks!Great ideas, Sam. Thanks!~C~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13418516434087833685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142641886866606480.post-52974065842334539272011-02-23T20:35:48.330-05:002011-02-23T20:35:48.330-05:00Ask the babysitter to babysit and bring him over w...Ask the babysitter to babysit and bring him over when he wakes up from his nap. Bring some mini bottles of bubbles - you can give them to the older little kids and they can play with them and then take them home like party favors. You can use a wipe to wipe out the worst of mushed cake from his hair before taking him home. Hand the camera to someone who's shy and ask them to take pictures - they'll feel better having the camera to hide behind anyway. It'll all work out. You're nice, so I'm sure you have nice people surrounding you, and they'll offer to help.Samhttp://samsrainbowsandunicorns.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142641886866606480.post-1312511843610665322011-02-21T07:17:06.998-05:002011-02-21T07:17:06.998-05:00thanks for the words of wisdom, ladies. I'm h...thanks for the words of wisdom, ladies. I'm hoping for an unseasonably warm March day so I can forget the stupid pizza place and throw the party in our backyard, where it belongs. good to know baby #2 will have a mid- to late-May birthday where we can count on better weather.~C~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13418516434087833685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142641886866606480.post-17585010743593849252011-02-17T10:47:44.128-05:002011-02-17T10:47:44.128-05:00LOL!!!! Always funnier looking in, right!? These b...LOL!!!! Always funnier looking in, right!? These birthdays are stressful though!!! Sounds like you definitely have your hands full, and it's more people than I've done both years. The time sounds good, esp if it's between naps. We did a late party to accommodate more people last year and I disliked having to keep her on a normal routine that day(or attempting it) to make sure she was happy for the party. We did the Noon time this year and it was perfect! I'm hoping you have lots of help though, especially if it's not at your house you'll have a lot of carting around to do. Everything you trust someone else to do I say to delegate. Because if you staying with him keeps him happier and on his routine easier than it's worth it to have a happy party time! Good luck..you'll be so relieved when it's over but try to enjoy it once the party starts!!!! Have fun!!Suzinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142641886866606480.post-89989085143852382132011-02-17T10:37:26.287-05:002011-02-17T10:37:26.287-05:00I totally know how u feel! I was the same way with...I totally know how u feel! I was the same way with hunters first birthday. It was totally crazy to get ready for and I was just about a basket case, and we didn't have near that kind of number coming! But in the end, he had a great day, chaos and all, and I have memories of a lifetime, even if there were a few glitches (i.e. Fly found in the cake box after getting it home). No matter what happens, I'm sure he will have an awesome day with tons of good memories for you and your family. My suggestion...stop freaking out and enjoy that he is turning one :) its a big occasion! Mine will be three this year...and don't sweat the small stuff. Cuz in the end, its all just small stuff as long as he is happy and has a fun day :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06743016325575046669noreply@blogger.com