Oh RIGHT, a birthday party tomorrow!  With parents I don't know coming into my house!  Which needs cleaning!  So, what else can I read?  Maybe I can just open the front door a crack, pull the kid inside (being careful to be certain the child has a pressie), and slam it back with a "see you at three!"  Then when they come to pick up, they'll assume the mess is from the party.  Excellent plan, if I do say so myself.

Julianna got pretty elaborate parties.  Much planning and games.  I'm over it.  I still enjoy making the cake, but really I'd like to just give them some cake and turn them loose.  But Ben wants an obstacle course/treasure hunt..."Here kids, climb over the chair.  Oh look!  There's a treasure map!  A picture of a couch with a big X on it...yep, there's the treasure!  Well done!  Okay, that's it, go play."  See, I just needed to think at the keyboard.  I'm nearly done...goody bags...First, I take issue with the bags.  Candy from the pinata is plenty in my book.  No one needs more dollar store crap.  You'll get crap on your own birthday.  I know!  A lovely Small Angels rodent.  We have 4 or 5 guests...we have two guinea pigs, two gerbils, and a hamster!  perfect!

Well, I'm so glad I took the time to plan it all out.  I'm more relaxed already. In fact, I could really use a nap.