Son number two turned 7 last week, and we had a party at home - movie and pizzas was the theme. Within seconds I remembered why we don't usally do birthday parties at home - 10 six and seven year olds running round the house was an 'interesting' experience! Fun, though, and despite the fact that some of the guests would rather have played football than watch the film, a good time was had by all (I think!)
Football was sadly ruled out by the rather impressive thunder storm and accompanying heavy rain, and the balloons were a big hit. The 'pass the parcel' prize was deemed 'too boyish' by the winner (one of only two girls invited, naturally!) but luckily we had a substitute prize to hand...
Two of his best friends stayed for a sleepover - by 11.30pm I was wilting, but they were still firing on all cylinders. I announced it was time for the midnight feast, to be told there was another half an hour to go. I gave them the sweets, and retired to bed - to be woken at 6.30am by more excited chattering!
It was fun for the kids, but not necessarily something to be repeated on a weekly basis. Getting 4 children out of the house by 8.45am in full football kit was another challenge...
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