Life With The Shirleys: a day of birthday parties

Saturday, January 19, 2013

a day of birthday parties

Whoa. Today was a whirlwind and I am one tired mommy. After a yummy breakfast, The Mayor and D went running shoe shopping and then went to lunch. While they were out, Love Bug and I went to the park so Love Bug could model some hats and outfits for our friend then we went to celebrate Callyn's first birthday. It was a fun party and I loved having the girls together. Love Bug, Molly and Callyn were so cute. Love Bug is usually the baby of the group so it was funny seeing her as the big girl of the group. After gifts and cupcakes, it was time to go home and make the switch. Love Bug got to have one-on-one time with Daddy and The Mayor and I went to birthday party #2 of the day.

The Mayor's good friend Nicholas was turning 5 and was having his birthday party at the bowling alley. Yikes. It was our first bowling party and the first time ever bowling. There were about 6 other parties going on at the same time, plus normal Saturday business...it was a little chaotic. But the kids had a blast and that is all that matters. The Mayor used the ramp for the first few frames and then decided he wanted to try actually throwing the ball down the alley. And by throw, I mean throw. He held the ball at his chest and chunked the ball. I told him it was a lot easier (and safer) if he just held it at his side and rolled it.

After bowling, the kids got a $5 arcade card to use so we played a few games. The Mayor's eyes were actually blood shot when we left because he was so tired. So after the party it was straight home and into bed. Not too much longer and this momma will be in bed herself.

This day was nonstop but tons of fun, and the kids loved having one-on-one time with D. D and The Mayor had a lunch date and D and Love Bug had a dinner date. They each felt so special having that time with D...he has been so busy at work that the kids don't get to see him a lot during the week so today was very special.