I actually like planning bday parties, especially if $$ is not a concern, which unfortunately is bcos everything is so freaking expensive nowadays. DIY can of course help to cut cost but you know that I am a busy mummy. If anyone is planning for a money-no-problem party, I would be very happy to offer my service.
Maybe it is cheating, although I said that there will be NO more bday party, we still invited the SHSS gang and my brother’s family over for a get-together. It is also the 1st time that the SHSS gang gets to peep at our little home. I miss hosting gatherings.
Lil Shauna had a busy day with ice skating in the morning and we went to buy a last minute piñata. She was happy on the way home for more shopping to stuff up the piñata.
She had been complaining of headache since early morning and I gave her a dose of paracetamol, hoping to chase away the pain.
The 3Fs came early and the kids self-entertained with piñata stuffing. I kept asking if the piñata was too heavy. They assured me not while they excitedly stuff more goodies into the piñata. It was freaking heavy lor. Hmm… obviously the kids cannot be trusted when it comes to candies and chocolates.
We had invited the guests to come and enjoy the pool but there was a heavy downpour that lasted like the whole afternoon. Amazingly, the rain stopped exactly at the time that the guests started arriving! In the far, far background, did you see me doing guard duty? I had to make sure that the fearless tiger doesn't drown.
There was never a dull moment. The kids were happily running around in the spacious function rooms, to fish feeding. They threw so much bread into the pond that I wondered if we would end up harming the fishes.
It was hard to get the kids to sit down for dinner. Fun can apparently chase hunger away. Lil Shauna started complaining of feeling unwell at 6ish and measured a low-grade fever. She had medicine and managed to head back to the function rooms when the magician came. Yes, I said that it is not a bday party but we needed to entertain the kids, right? Hehe.
I personally didn't find the magic show interesting but the kids gave fairly good feedback. Maybe Uncle C can step up the next time.
We had the cake cutting ceremony.
Followed by piñata.
It was so easy to break the piñata bcos it was so freaking heavy!
The kids gathered so much candies and goodies that I almost feel back for the parents. Almost only. Lol.
The girls visited our tiny little home. It is amazing how we managed to fit everybody. The kids swarmed into the kids’ room. In the process, Lil Shauna got upset bcos her lego creation was altered. I think it is a combination of exhaustion and feeling unwell. She needed time alone in the room and the guests left shortly.
Lil Shauna did perk up after the guests left on the promise of opening her presents. The little boy was already fast asleep. The gifts were all very thoughtful and age-appropriate. Thank you!
I still think it wasn't a bday party bcos there was no goody bags. Hohoho. Self convincing.
Mummy Lim
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