I do want to say that Cooper’s birthday was by far the best we’ve had yet. Cooper had ideas in his head about how things should go (don’t we all?) and he had his party outlined in his mind. His words were: “Friends. Cooper’s House. Balloons. Cake. Presents.” As long as I covered those bases we were all set. At his last 3 or 4 birthdays there has usually been a point at his party where something sets him off to crying or a bit of a melt down. I am sure the overstimulation, cake, crowded spaces have something to do with it! Heck, my husband goes through that at every party we have. But not this time! He had fun the whole time and did not once get upset, or cry or lock himself in his bedroom and want everyone to leave! I was so proud of him!
What did I learn? My top three things…
1. Keep the party short. Between 1 – 3 pm is a good time… no expectation of a meal to be served.
2. Brainwash all of the children there that they are at the best party E-V-E-R! Take any kids aside who say that your party is lame and threaten them with no goodie bag if they repeat their comment to anyone else.
3. Send home a really cool goodie bag so if there were any doubts that your party was lame, it may be forgotten by a cool take-away.
Peace.
