i had a birthday party

it's nicholas' 10th birthday party. he complains that every year, it's the same, so this year he's going to throw a party to have something to remember by. since he's invited the neighbourhood kids and some classmates, it should be a house full of party crazy kids.  

adult stay out of the way, waiting for the party goers to arrive

it looks empty, wait till the pizzas arrive

the gift house slowly filling up

  

everyone gather around to sing the happy birthday song                    birthday boy looking so shy...awwww

as night falls, the kids gather out, cool air

from this party, i learnt some stuff as a parent...


1. kids have no inclination to meeting for the 1st time. everyone plays together whether they know each other for 3 years or 3 seconds

2. bring out the interesting toys which requires 2 or more players, you'll soon find them gathering like ants to sugar

3. kids L O V E pizza. forget bout serving healthy snacks, they and you who are serving don't have such time for using forks and nice manners. let them just go wild at parties

4. be ready for spilled drinks and crusty crumbs on floor. oh, get ready the garbage bags at strategic spots. they get filled pretty quickly. 



5. use disposable cutleries, plates and cups. you'll have enough cleaning up with the floors, you don't need the extra washing plates job. 


the next day, i asked nicholas, if he's happy with the turnout, he is. its been a very successful party, i would say :)