Birthday Parties are Boring.

Wowza! 3 months until Ella turns the big T-W-O! Its time to start planning another birthday party! We had a margarita machine last year at Ella's 1st birthday party, and while I feel all the adults had a pretty awesome time, I did feel a bit of judgment for having alcohol at a kids party. So, listen here squares...

CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE BORING!!!

Terribly, painfully, excruciatingly boring. I dont care how "fun" you think that you are making your party...they are boring. The kids dont really care (until they are older) and no one loves to ooohhh and ahhhhh over plastic kids toys that light up and make noise and are supposed to enhance a child's learning ability. There are unruly children running to and fro, sippies are being spilled, cake icing is staining the faces of little kids on a sugar-high, snacks are being ground into the carpet...it is mass chaos.
Maybe I don't like children enough, maybe I enjoy a party with some cocktails a bit too much, but (as Oprah says) this I know for sure: If I am going to force my friends and family to come over and celebrate a 2 year old's birthday, I had better make it worth their while. (You're welcome)
I guess I equate it to a wedding. You ask people to come celebrate your milestone and to bring you presents, so in return you host a party with dancing, food and (hopefully) an open bar. Its like saying, "thank you for your participation in an event celebrating myself". I just want to make sure that people have a good time. I don't want them leaving, saying, wow, what a waste of my afternoon.
Thats where the margaritas come into play. Everyone likes margaritas! Or at least they like the idea that margaritas conjure in their mind. Its vivid imagery of beaches, chips and salsa, vacations, Cinco de Mayo, salt and lime...good times with great friends. And that's the same feeling that I want our birthday party guests to leave with...good times!
So, I suppose I will tone down this years festivities. Maybe just a keg or two and a beer pong table. Kidding...sort of.

Note: I also feel this way about baby showers, bridal showers, and most Pampered Chef parties. Life is short folks, let loose.

2nd Note: Monique and Holly, I am not talking about your parties. I love your kids and would sit through anything for those adorable little people. Well, most anything. :)

xoxo