Party prep has left me pooped
My daughter turns 2 tomorrow! Don't have time to ENJOY her birthday. Not now! I'm simultaneously removing pet hair from the furniture and throwing baking ingredients around. Even small parties are so much work! I'm looking forward to seeing all her little friends turn up but, at the same time, I can't seem to ever throw a party without stressing out over the planning. I am going to do my best to remember it doesn't have to be perfect. In fact, I have taken to using that as a sort of mantra at times like this. You don't have to be perfect. The house doesn't have to be perfect. Just enjoy. But... But... There's still so much to do!!!!
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Flag as inappropriate Posted by Diane on 17th October 2008
This year however, I had to spread the parties further apart because one of my girl's birthday's is Oct. 30. With Halloween falling on a Friday, I can't squeeze in a birthday party that weekend.
After doing this for almost 13 years, I cut back on the amount of food and decorations I put out, and I don't stress on how clean my house is before the party, because it's going to get dirty during the party. I just wait to thoroughly clean AFTER the party. I still stress about getting everything done, before the party, but the most important thing is that your child has a great party and knows that you love them.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by Veronica on 16th October 2008
Flag as inappropriate Posted by mamajama on 16th October 2008