But...I have these pictures already uploaded so I figured I may as well do a little blog post about Kendall's 8th birthday party, which was about 2 weeks ago.
Does anyone else get stressed out by birthday parties?
Even when I think back on them, usually I remembered feel flushed and frenzied.
It often seems as if it doesn't work out for Jeremy to be around to help with the party, so that leaves me to chaperone and feed and deal with 8 - 10 kids. On my own. (Thankfully, for this one, my friend Morgan agreed to come and watch the kids at the pool for a bit while I got the room where the party was to be held all ready. If you're reading this, Morgan, thanks SO much. You were a life saver!!)
I grew up without much birthday celebration. I don't recall being sad about that, but I wanted at least a little something more for my kids.
Truth be told, I actually really enjoy the "pre-party" portion of the planning. I like deciding on a theme and ordering the supplies and scouring Pinterest for the ideas and making the cake.
Its just the couple hours of the actual party that always seem kind of crazy.
Granted, it has gotten a bit easier as my kids (and their friends) get older, but it still feels like a lot to manage.
I think the reasons I keep repeating the craziness are these:
1. My kids LOVE their birthday parties and look forward to them so much!
2. I only have three kids. So that means this only occurs three times a year. I can deal with that.
So, without further ado --
Pictures!!
The whole crew.
The cake. The theme of his party was "Gold" because it was his golden birthday!
A "rainbow" with a pot of gold at the end of it! (This is when Derrick made his comment about "kids these days not eating fruit anymore.")
Gold drawstring goody bags for the kids.
In the pool!
Opening gifts!
A blurry picture of my 8 year old blowing out the candles.
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