Adventures of Two Sisters, One Brother, and a Mom: Big A's 9th Birthday Bash....

Despite a horrible start to the first week of 2012, this week ended full of happiness and fun!!! I was sick and working all week, so I didn't have much time to prepare for Big A's 9th Birthday sleepover, but I pulled it off.... and she had a great time! The fun started on Friday night when the kids and I went to dinner at my friend K's house... She made an AWESOME dinner of grilled shrimp and crab legs!!! Of course Big A decided that that the dinner was in honor of her... Hahaha! Despite, my being a bit under the weather and a good bit stressed about the birthday party, I had a great time! K and I gossiped and laughed and drank a bit too much wine... it was very very fun! :)

Saturday morning I woke up and went into stressed out party mode... I attempted to make my house somewhat presentable, I bought party decorations, balloons, food, and got the cake... I wrapped the presents.... Basically I did everything to prepare for the party on the day of the party... Never a good idea, but it all worked out in the end! The sleepover was a success, although there were a few instances of heavy drama between some of the girls... And, of course, a melt down, by Big A, at one point (it was a full moon, after all, and I am convinced Big A is a werewolf..). But, in general, the sleepover went well! Those girls did not go to bed until 2 am (Big A actually stayed awake until after 3!!!)

Some of the mothers stayed at my house to have some drink during the party as well. It was great to have adult company while the kids played! Theresa came to the party too and spent the night, so I wasn't alone with all of those kids.... That was a huge help, and it was great to hang out with her again. We haven't gotten together much in the last couple of years, and I'm glad we have reconnected. It was a really fun party!!!

Sunday we were all exhausted though... We spent the entire day chilling in the living room watching movies... The weather was wet and foggy, so it was a perfect day for just vegging. The kids and I were sorry to see Theresa leave in the evening, but, hopefully, we can all get together again soon...

I think Big A had a great 9th birthday!!! And that makes me very very happy!!! :)