My little baby is 1. Well, he will be Tuesday, but we celebrated today, and I am still worn out. Kid parties should be light-hearted and fun right? So why are they so tiring and expensive?
The theme of R's party was a Balloon and Bubble Bonanza. That meant a ridiculous amount of balloons, both air- and helium-filled, a balloon animal artist, and bubble-blowing galore. I made turkey, ham, and veggie sandwiches, potato-asparagus salad, and fruit kabobs. We had "bubbly" to drink (champagne and sparkling grape juice), and I made chocolate cupcakes with different colored frosting and licorice strings to look like balloons. The gift bags included a small bottle of bubbles, a balloon, and candy tied to a helium balloon. I think it turned out great, and though R was mostly oblivious to all the fuss about him, the other kids seemed to have a blast.
All the food preparation, decorating, and shopping took hours, and I felt like the two hours of the party passed in mere seconds, but that is just the beginning of a mad week. Tomorrow, we are moving. I can't tell you how excited I am about that. I have been at my parents' house for almost two and a half months. That is a long time for a 30 year old with two kids who hasn't lived at home in 12 years. I am dying to get settled into our own space and to start our new life. I am sad for my parents because I think they have enjoyed having their grandkids constantly around, but we will only be an hour away instead of on the the other side of the country.
I have job interviews for two fitness instructor positions Tuesday and Wednesday, an interview with a potential child care provider Wednesday evening, and then we fly to Boston for Easter with T's family Thursday night.
Yikes.
--MM
Hope Reece had a great celebration!!!!! Goodluck with your move as well.
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