Ahhhh,
The sleepover for Aaron’s birthday party was last night. We had sooo much fun. They played in the water sprinkler, ate hotdogs, ate cupcakes, them we did a bead craft where we made sports necklaces and anklets and bracelets. Let’s pause here for a minute because believe it or not the boys were more interested in doing this craft than the girls were. The boys were engaged for a full 60 minutes while 30 minutes in the girls were done and off to find something more interesting to do. Next, we are outside playing flashlight tag and roasting marshmallows. we took a neighborhood walk where camp counselor Zakiyah proceeded to get us lost at 11:30p but we eventually found our way back home. Everyone of the children were excited at the opportunity to lay in their sleeping bag and of course we had popcorn and watched a movie. This morning we ate breakfast ( french toast and bacon), decorated visors and each guest was sent home with a sizeable bag of Monkey Munch ( I will post this recipe later).
We had alot of fun and glad that we were able to offer this opportunity this year verses just talking Aaron to his favorite place to eat On his birthday ( which I am still going to do)
I find myself learning new ways to be the mother that he needs not the mother that I had. It’s exciting and I am looking forward to more exciting things to come.
It’s that time of year. My birthday, the kids birthday, and at the end of the year my husband. So let’s get started….
My Birthday
So I have asked for a whole weekend of excitement, fine dining, and sleep. Hey, 26 is the new 25.
Gabrielle and Otis Jr.
Gabrielle is insistent on having a PINK party. She stated that she had to have pink hats, pink plates, pink napkins, pink, pink, pink…When I told her that she would be sharing a party with Otis Jr. (brother). She stated that brother had to have an orange party. Wow, pink and orange….I have an interesting birthday challenge ahead of me. In addition to that, Aaron showed Gabrielle swimming pools in the K-mart add this week, and every since. She wants to go to the “wimming pool” and have a “wimming party”. Yep, I have a lot to plan.
Aaron
Hmmmm….What to do? Skating party? bowling party? Chuck E. Cheese? Pump it up? We will see.
Joseph
It will be his first birthday in October…by this time I will probably be burnt out. Sounds like family dinner.
My Husband
Will be the big 3-0. Oh yeah, I am throwing him a very BIG party. I’ll stop right there.
Fun…Happy planning
