I haven't posted in a while. Not for lack of things to say, I have plenty going on... I have a couple pictures from Kai's third birthday party I will share. He really is amazing, he keeps me grounded and somewhat focused. I am not sure how I would be coping if I didn't have him. Anyway, Kai has this book entitled Miss Spiders Tea Party, Every time we read the book he says "I want to have my friends over for cake and tea" We drink tea in our home and eat scones and so I said, how about we do that for your birthday party? He was really excited about this. His invitations said "Mr. Kai is Turning 3, Please Come and Have Some Tea.
I tried to "boy it up" by adding plastic bugs and bike and scooter riding time outside. All the kids seemed to have a good time. I "attempted to do 2 organized games...1. Pin the tea cup on the saucer game 2. tea bag toss into the tea cup. both I would generally consider as failures but considering we are dealing with kids 1.5-3.5 I think it was rather successful. I now understand why parents choose a themed party where they can buy pre-made items and call it good, but being a crafty wanna-be I spent HOURS drawing a Miss Spider, and sewing tea bags made out of burlap and beans with little tea tags on them. I read them the story and explained the game but the children generally did not want to wear a blindfold (especially my kid cuz he was being a wanker), Then the children ripped off the tags on the tea bags before the toss game even began....HOURS .....down the drain haha. I think the party went well....maybe a baseball theme next year...lets see how complicated I can make that. :)
I tried to "boy it up" by adding plastic bugs and bike and scooter riding time outside. All the kids seemed to have a good time. I "attempted to do 2 organized games...1. Pin the tea cup on the saucer game 2. tea bag toss into the tea cup. both I would generally consider as failures but considering we are dealing with kids 1.5-3.5 I think it was rather successful. I now understand why parents choose a themed party where they can buy pre-made items and call it good, but being a crafty wanna-be I spent HOURS drawing a Miss Spider, and sewing tea bags made out of burlap and beans with little tea tags on them. I read them the story and explained the game but the children generally did not want to wear a blindfold (especially my kid cuz he was being a wanker), Then the children ripped off the tags on the tea bags before the toss game even began....HOURS .....down the drain haha. I think the party went well....maybe a baseball theme next year...lets see how complicated I can make that. :)
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The tea table was set for 6
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Story Time
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Pin the Cup on the Saucer
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bean bag toss
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Happy Birthday!
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Make a Wish
I love him.
So cute! Sloane wants a tea party fir her 4th in September. I didnt know how well it would work w the 3 yr olds in our crowd. Great camera--pics of him w the cake look awesome. Been missing your posts and wondering how you are... I think of you often!
ReplyDeleteMolly...SO much is going on...I just wrote a post about how SHAT my last week was. But A lot is going on that I will update later this week...I promise.
DeleteCute cute cute! Love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun...when I looked at the pictures though, I could see the little girl who should have been there too...crawling under the table.
ReplyDeleteUgh...breaks my heart...should have been into everything. Sigh....
DeleteSuch a gorgeous idea... and you're so clever to organise it all :)) All the kids look so happy... esp Kai :) Wish your little girl was there to share it with you too. Been thinking of you and wondering how you're going... lovely to hear your voice again. Love always xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a spirited little boy you have Renel... he looks like he was having a fantastic time. What a great mum you are to make his party such a special day for him. THe tea setting looks just adorable.
ReplyDeleteOMG too cute. He has beautiful blonde hair. I love the idea of a tea party and the creativity you put into it. The cake makes me hungry; now I am craving cake.Sending love xo
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute!! You did such a nice job! xo
ReplyDeleteYour little boy is adorable, and I understand how he keeps you grounded. Angus certainly did that for me, and still does.
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Happy 3rd birthday to Kai! A tea party is such a beautiful idea. Shame to tea bags got ruined before the game, kids don't care about all that effort you put it. I snorted when you said he was being a wanker. Your honesty is always appreciated here! I'm keen to hear about what's been keeping you busy and have missed your posts too. X
ReplyDeleteThese photos are absolutely precious. I love that book as well. Happy Birthday Kai!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of you a lot. Kai is adorable--I love his hair.
ReplyDeleteI too am staying grounded by planning my son's 3rd birthday on the 25th of this month. Trying to bring joy into this empty hole I cannot fill. When I cry he comes and wipes the tears off of my face. He is my light. Your little man is so cute. I love how his innocent joy shows in your pictures.
ReplyDeleteKai is so cute! It's really great that you spent that much time and effort on his birthday celebration. It looks like he was enjoying himself, but it is funny how it works sometimes. Sometimes you think you've gotten the best present for a child, and all they want to do is play with the box it came in. Or, like my nephew at Christmas, the wrapping paper.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Kai! What an amazing job you did!!
ReplyDeleteHow utterly cute! He's really lovely Renel
ReplyDeleteAmazing job!!! Looks like everyone had a great time, especially the birthday boy. Happy Birthday Kai!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love that Miss Spider's tea party book. Your Miss Spider was beautiful - and clearly it was a big success in that the kids had fun, judging from the faces, especially Kai's. Happy belated birthday to your gorgeous boy!
ReplyDeleteThe party looks amazing, and Kai is adorable! Thanks for sharing the pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful boy!
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