Now, I just want to preface this with saying that I don't have anything against pinterest. I actually like pinterest but I really feel for moms these days. Pinterest parties are just not reality. They are expensive and time consuming and I think down right stressful for young moms. Most children just want a happy mom, a few friends or family over and an easy cake with some presents and they are happy. No need to spend a ton of time and money on a 4 year old's party and especially a 1, 2 or 3 year who won't even remember the party anyway. I'm so glad that I had most of my children before there was even pinterest or the pressure to have these elaborate bday parties. Notice my very "homemade" looking birthday cake. Patrick picked out what he wanted on top and said he wanted chocolate and that was that. Our family is a party in itself (another good reason to have siblings for your children.) Then we bought and made him some presents. He was a happy boy, I was a happy mom and all my other children just loved seeing him be the little prince for the day. So I just want to say, don't feel that you have to go to great lengths to have some fancy, unique themed party for your children. I think most of it is just for show anyway and ends up being way to much time and trouble. This is another area in life where I think keeping it simple is your best bet. Happy Birthday Patrick!!!
