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Wish me luck - I might need it!



Category: Ramblings | Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:32 pm

This young lady was seven in July:



We never got round to celebrating her birthday before the holidays, so we'll do it this Saturday. We've rented the riding house, two extra ponies, an organizer and some extra help, and we've invited 23 children.

That means 25 children, four ponies, lots of hot dogs, a soda bottle for each child, probably ear muffs for the horses, a neighbourhood warning for the stables on both sides, ice creams, fun and games, and hopefully some very exhausted and very happy children when the two hours are out.

The last time we did this, I recommended hoovering the child outside and then put them in the shower before removing their clothing. *lol* The parents commended us for our "healthy" way of celebrating - no sweets or lots of fancy cakes, and lots of activity. Well, sweets are not needed. The horses are sweets enough, and the novelty adds to the celebration fun. It's an easy way to celebrate because of the very few preparations. I'm not very good when it comes to baking, and our house isn't big enough for so many children. This way, she can have all the boys and girls from her class sharing her special day.

It's going to be a tough two hours, but I'm certain it will be good fun. I'd still appreciate some good-luck-wishes though.


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Frank wrote on Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:35 pm:

Good luck Droopy, you're gonna need it! :D Hope she has a great time.



 

toni wrote on Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:42 pm:

Having been thru birthday parties of only 6 or 7 little girls with both my daughters I can safely say GOOD LUCK.

Have a nice bottle of wine ready and waiting for you when you get back home, some cheese and crackers, your comfy robe and fuzzy slippers and have yourself a good evening.



 

SongofJoy57 wrote on Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:43 pm:

Sounds like fun!!! She is a real cutie. Happy Belated B-Day to her.



 

kaseylib wrote on Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:56 pm:

Sounds like a great time. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the weather holds out for all of you!



 

gardengater wrote on Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:30 pm:

Have a wonderful chaotic time with the kids. She'll always remember it. I'm for Toni's antidote for the adults after the party. Happy Birthday to the young lady.
Gardengater



 

eileen wrote on Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:52 pm:

The perfect way to exhaust children, ponies and parents!! What a great idea to celebrate a birthday!!! You won't regret it when you se the expressions on the kids faces. Please take your camera as we want loads of piccies.



 

Sjoerd wrote on Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:40 pm:

Whew...you've got your work cut out for you...that's for sure.
Having saisd that, I have to say, that it sounds like great fun.
It sounds like a very special party that she can look back on for years to come. What a lucky girl.
I really like your idea of a "healthy" party.
Lots of luck and very happy birthday to the young birthday girl.



 

Joann wrote on Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:08 am:

Sounds like a grand time!



 

glendann wrote on Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:03 am:

You can handle it Droopy.Your a kid at heart.It will be a hectic day but all will enjoy it.



 

dooley wrote on Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:40 am:

Everyone will have a great time. Good luck and wishes. dooley



 

Droopy wrote on Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:43 am:

Thanks all, I can feel my get-up-and-go-meter charging. *lol* We'll definately have a very quiet evening afterwards. I'm so glad we've got that riding house, then we won't have to worry about the weather.



 

Biita wrote on Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:24 am:

Have a blast droopy, i'm positive the all the kids will. Happy Birthday to your beautiful little girl. Wine and a soak in the tub will be the ultimate end to a perfect day!




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