Baby R has been bugging me and bugging me to have a party. She had so many themes and ideas and was constantly pitching these ideas to me that I finally decided, you know what? Let this child throw a party, what is the worst that could happen? So, I sat Baby R down, made her focus and came up with a plan of how her very first party that SHE planned all on her own would look like, in real life. What you are about to see is EXACTLY what Baby R wanted, it was one of the funnest nights I think our family has ever had, enjoy.....
As Baby R's guests arrived, they needed to sign her "guest book", she was very adamant that none of her guests could come through the garage, everyone had to ring the doorbell and come through the front door so they would see her guest book and be able to sign it. If anyone came through the garage door they were, "X'd" (meaning, you weren't allowed into the party and she was serious!). After all guests signed her guest book she instructed everyone to go in the family room to pick a balloon to blow up and their favorite color of streamer which then you could tape them anywhere you wanted. Next we sat down to dinner and as soon as we finished the party finally got off to an amazing start!
Baby R wanted to put on a performance on a stage, outside, but it was cold and raining so she learned sometimes you have to go to Plan B and that's ok. So, in her world, we turned off the lights, everyone had a flashlight and as we were her spotlights she performed many songs for us, some made up on the spot and some from her pre-school days:)
She did not disappoint, her actions to each song were spectacular!
After her amazing performance that deserved a standing ovation we were then instructed to go upstairs where we would all stretch.
She LOVES being the center of attention (aka, Boss) so for her to lead the group in stretches was totally her thing.
After eating a heavy dinner, jumping jacks were very difficult, but we all survived in her world of "stretching".
Laying down to stretch felt good, everyone enjoyed that part:) After we all stretched (and did some cardio) we were instructed to go back downstairs to her room where we all lined up to get a sticker. After we were all sticker-fied we were then treated to Baby R's rendition of "Let it Go" karaoke style while we all danced.
She was feeling it, "Let it Go" will do that to you.
After our little dance party to "Let it Go" we were treated to goody bags! What's a party if you don't have a goody bag? Pretty sucky one if you ask me! Baby R treated everyone to a can of Silly String and a box of designer bandaids to fit each personality.
Disney Princess bandaids!
After everyone was pleased with their goody bags Baby R had one last thing....
The Ceremonial Basket Jumping!
Aunty D caught the most air, she wins!
And our amazing little party host jumping the basket!
Baby R threw an amazing party, everyone had a great time and she was so pleased and loved being the host. She's already planning her next party....actually, she is planning a surprise party for her cousin when he gets home in March, but SHHHH, he doesn't know (and I'm not sure his mom knows this either maybe Baby R should clue her in).
This was so fun, letting a child take the reigns leads to one of the most laughter filled, memory making you could possibly ever have. If you'd like to be invited to Baby R's next party she is planning, let her know, she'd love to have you!!
Baby R threw an amazing party, everyone had a great time and she was so pleased and loved being the host. She's already planning her next party....actually, she is planning a surprise party for her cousin when he gets home in March, but SHHHH, he doesn't know (and I'm not sure his mom knows this either maybe Baby R should clue her in).
This was so fun, letting a child take the reigns leads to one of the most laughter filled, memory making you could possibly ever have. If you'd like to be invited to Baby R's next party she is planning, let her know, she'd love to have you!!
