Apparently when I got the call to have Winni wear her costume to dance class this week I didn't read the small print which stated I was to make a very cute and creative goody bag for the kids! I guess you could say I'm new to the whole give other people's kids stuff. Like birthday parties. You come to my kids birthday party, I feed you cake and ice cream in exchange for the gift you gave (or didn't give) my child. Then, I'm supposed to make a gift bag for your child?? I'm so confused. Am I not the one who endured 9 months of pregnancy and then child birth?? What did you bring me??? OOOoops, sorry! This wasn't supposed to go that way. Anyway, now you know how I feel and why your child will leave my children's birthday parties empty-handed. Unless I have leftover cake!
Back to the Halloween party....Here she is with her dancing friends..
When I got there and other kids had treats to share I thought, ah crap!! So, I ran over to Albertsons and got a treat to share. Now, presentation might not be the best, but I heard cheers when Winni handed out her treats!!
And, of course, my frozen little Wonder Woman. It's so convenient that she doesn't grow all that fast. Her elephant costume lasted 2 years, and here is the 2nd year at being Wonder Woman. Heck, this costume has a good 2 more years in it!
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Was that "didn't give" a present comment directed at me? I have a sneakin' suspicion it was! And you can join me in the underachieving party mother's club. I don't give out party favors at birthday parties- I HATE receiving them becasue they are usually full of crap that I have to just throw away. Also I sent katie to her dance class with little bags of m&m's I had just bought at Shopko 5 minutes before. And she got several cutesy bags back. But come on people- the kids don;t care. All they want is the candy or treat. The crafty bags are just for the mothers and I will not give in! I usually don't have a strong opinion about everything- but I do about this. I'm glad I have a friend in you converning this very important matter. And that's all I have to say about that!
Love the Wonder Woman costume! I'm sure the cupcakes were the best treat!
I think it has to do with the way we were brought up. I don't think a lot about presentation, extra gifts for every purpose. In fact, I don't like to be told I have to give something. Ya their stuff is cute and I like it but what happened to keep it simple and sweet. We all have enough to do with out impressing each other at every turn. I say boycott it all and just be glad to have the gift of friendship (with some refreshments, of course).
NO PARTY FAVORS CLUB. I am going to start one of these. I think its ridiculous too. Winni is the cutest wonder woman ever. I can't wait for Q to wear it 2 years in a row.
I love Winni's costume...too cute!!
I am totally in the "don't give a party favor club" why stress over something to give other kids when you have a whole party to plan??? Way cute wonder woman.
I am all about the arts and crafts, but I don't remember there being gift bags when we were kids - and it looks like we all survived. As long as the kids have fun that should be all that matters.
Winni looks so cute! Have a happy halloween!
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