Maddy's birthday party went really well today. It started off a bit hectic, but don't they always? I had all this time in the morning since she woke up at 6:30 after sleeping all night so I had time to shower and get ready. I did a few things and we left the house at 9:10. We ran to Target to get a couple things and then over to Party City.
Of course, things aren't easy, ever, are they? They didn't have our balloons ready much less were able to find our order sheet! I'm glad I brought mine along. So I had to wait for that and by the time we left it was 9:52 and the party started at 10!! So I called Tina to let her know we were running late.
Everything went fine once we made it to Tina's. We made a Turkey Tambourine with construction paper, staples (mom's only), paper plates and crayons. We also made an Elmo headband which was simpler than the Tambourine. None were particularly hard, but the tambourine needed a bit more parent help. We played pin the Elmo on the sesame street sign and also 'throw the ball and read the fun action to do on it'. The cupcakes and bread went over well as did the rest of the snacks.
We didn't open gifts mainly because it was noon and Maddy was DONE. She was ready to go home, get some lunch and nap. I didn't want to overwhelm her. Plus, I wanted her to enjoy opening them so she opened all but one this evening. She'll open the other tomorrow AM. I need to start writing thank you notes!!!
After a 45 minute nap (Oh Lord, help me) we made it through the evening until Daddy got home. She loved showing him her balloons and new toys. Maddy really did just have a blast as well as the rest of the kids. I am so impressed with how well it went!
I did find a fun item inside of Maddy's grab bag today! Tina's sister hand paints mugs and she did six of them for all the kids who were at the party today! They are kid sized and soooo cute. They are glass and perfect for me teaholic in the making! So pretty!
Ok, off to write some Thank you notes or work on the Christmas card some more. I'm looking for a couple more words for it.
Tea of the day: Organic Earl Grey