**Disclaimer-I am going to try very hard to be coherent, but I poured myself a drink(or two) and it's been awhile since I drank and I'm starting to feel the effects. So if you need clarification PLEASE feel free to ask. 'cause, I'm sorta tipsy.***
The goodie bag thread got me thinking of this....
My daughter turns 4 the 1st of June. We've had birthday parties before, but it was basically just family, and we grilled out in the backyard. This year, she's in preschool and wants to invite the class. Which isn't a huge deal, b/c there are a three other children in her class
But, I'm a novice to the "friend" party, so I thought maybe I could pick your brains??
Okay, some info...there are two playgrounds near my house. Both have covered pavillions. I was thinking of having the party at one or the other of those. (Preferably the larger playground, the other one is a swingset and a little tykes-plastic type set of slides. Still fun, but I think the full size would be better)
If all three kids in the class come, and her cousin comes, plus her brother, it'll be 6 kids in the preschool-toddler age range.
Her aunties will want to come, so that's one 7yr old and I could recruit the two 12-13yr olds to help corral children(they'd both be willing too. They think small children are cute) Plus there's two sets of grandparents, and multiple other "family" adults, so supervision isn't something I'm worried about
Should I do some sort of activity? Or do you think the kids would prefer to just run wild on the playground equipment at that age? I'll be honest, I'm kind of leanign towards that.
If you think I need an activity....Any suggestions on an activity? I was thinking planting something in small pots/cups, tshirt and fabric paint/stamps, or maybe making bookmarks....or masks... or maybe cornering the childrens librarian who always has often crafts after story time and asking her opinion
I'm assuming that at that young, the parents will be there. Which I'm cool with, and I plan on having a spread for everyone. And maybe grilling out hotdogs/hamburgers. I know that at one of the girls has a few older siblings, should I specify that the invite includes siblings? (the little boy doesn't, and I think that the other girl has one younger sibling)
I honestly don't care, as long as I can get a headcount.
Goodie bags are kind of the norm around here. I was trying to think of something not MIC I could send home. If we do an activity, I would send that home. If not, what should I put in there?
Dodedododedo....um...what else should I know abotu b-day parties??
Oh! My rainy day alternative is making the h barbecue out on the covered porch, and lots of play-doh for the kids to play with(unless we do a different craft, in which case I'd just move that indoors.)
BUT I really hope it doesn't rain, b/c with just our family last year? Still had 16ppl!!
The goodie bag thread got me thinking of this....
My daughter turns 4 the 1st of June. We've had birthday parties before, but it was basically just family, and we grilled out in the backyard. This year, she's in preschool and wants to invite the class. Which isn't a huge deal, b/c there are a three other children in her class
But, I'm a novice to the "friend" party, so I thought maybe I could pick your brains??
Okay, some info...there are two playgrounds near my house. Both have covered pavillions. I was thinking of having the party at one or the other of those. (Preferably the larger playground, the other one is a swingset and a little tykes-plastic type set of slides. Still fun, but I think the full size would be better)
If all three kids in the class come, and her cousin comes, plus her brother, it'll be 6 kids in the preschool-toddler age range.
Her aunties will want to come, so that's one 7yr old and I could recruit the two 12-13yr olds to help corral children(they'd both be willing too. They think small children are cute) Plus there's two sets of grandparents, and multiple other "family" adults, so supervision isn't something I'm worried about
Should I do some sort of activity? Or do you think the kids would prefer to just run wild on the playground equipment at that age? I'll be honest, I'm kind of leanign towards that.
If you think I need an activity....Any suggestions on an activity? I was thinking planting something in small pots/cups, tshirt and fabric paint/stamps, or maybe making bookmarks....or masks... or maybe cornering the childrens librarian who always has often crafts after story time and asking her opinion
I'm assuming that at that young, the parents will be there. Which I'm cool with, and I plan on having a spread for everyone. And maybe grilling out hotdogs/hamburgers. I know that at one of the girls has a few older siblings, should I specify that the invite includes siblings? (the little boy doesn't, and I think that the other girl has one younger sibling)
I honestly don't care, as long as I can get a headcount.
Goodie bags are kind of the norm around here. I was trying to think of something not MIC I could send home. If we do an activity, I would send that home. If not, what should I put in there?
Dodedododedo....um...what else should I know abotu b-day parties??
Oh! My rainy day alternative is making the h barbecue out on the covered porch, and lots of play-doh for the kids to play with(unless we do a different craft, in which case I'd just move that indoors.)
BUT I really hope it doesn't rain, b/c with just our family last year? Still had 16ppl!!
