Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Birthday parties for our kids are a lot of work, which is something that often takes new parents by surprise. It’s no wonder either. The chaos of kids running around screaming misrepresents the reality that a children's birthday party is closer to a formal event concerning planning than a casual get together. The whole process can feel overwhelming, but watching our kids have fun with their friends is worth it. The trick for parents is not getting too frazzled. Plan it With Your Child While not exactly a checklist item, it is ultimately their party. Make sure it’s something they want to be part of, even if it’s based on that cartoon character or movie you’ve grown to loathe. This includes making sure any potential venue is available for the date, and that there aren't any other significant events that would cause a scheduling conflict. Getting your child’s input will let them know that their opinions and views are valued, and having them … [Read more...]
No Stress, No Fuss Planning for a Toddler’s Birthday Party
When it comes to planning your toddler's birthday party, less is more at this age and that means you don't have to go all out to try and impress your child because they don't really care. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to involve your child in the planning of their party. The birthday party is for your toddler. It's not for you or about you. No one's going to care if things aren't perfect. Your toddler isn't going to care, their toddler friends aren't going to care, so don't make it bigger than what it is. If you think you're going to be judged by your toddler's friends' parents, those are your assumptions. That shouldn't matter because you shouldn't care what they think. Like everything you do, you need to plan out the following details. When Weekends are probably best since one or both parents work during the weekday. Whatever works for you--you can celebrate before the actual day of your child's birthday or after. Where If you're having a small party, your home would be a … [Read more...]
Twelve-teen
Well, it has finally happened. This “hott mama” is officially the shortest girl in the Hott House. At 46 and the gray haired mother of four, my girls are now both taller than I. And, the boys, at 7 and 8 years old, aren’t far behind. I’m not saying that I am short or anything! At a whopping five feet, I have never once in my life felt vertically challenged. No. Never. I just always took it that five feet, by the skin of my teeth, was all the taller I would ever get to be. What I don’t get is this: Why is being taller than mom such a huge deal? For Levi at seven, he is officially measured at my elbows. For Isaac at eight, he is just under my chin. Well, Caity? She is 22; so, she passed me a loooong time ago. Over the years, my children’s height has been calculated to my “various” body parts. And thank heaven for growth spurts. Now, for Violet. Today is the last day Violet will be eleven years old. Tomorrow, February 18, 2012, is her birthday. I have been … [Read more...]
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