I'm getting scared

The girl's birthday party is this coming Saturday and I'm scared. I don't know what I'm doing. I feel like I've lost my mind. We invited about 90 people, not all of them are coming but I feel bad leaving people out. I just feel very lost, so if anyone has ideas on how to make this party go off with no problems - please send them my way. Oh by the way I live in Michigan so all these people will be in my house.

 

Try to get as much done ahead of time as possible. Try to keep it low-key, although with 90 people that may be hard. If you can buy stuff already prepared, I'm sure that will really help you. I hope they have a wonderful day and try to enjoy it.

 

Try to enjoy it as much as you can- I fretted a lot- and look back and think now why did I do that? They're only one once and I wish I would have enjoyed it more- plus- even if things don't go as planned- many won't know your true "plans" and won't know any different. Furthermore- if you act calm about it- even if things get a little messed up- it's more fun than spasing! Happy Early Birthday to yours!

 

Don't be surprised if you end up holding one or both for a great portion of the party. We had about 12 people at their first bday and they were overwhelmed by the "crowd" and latched on to a few of us most of the time. Be prepared that's a lot of potential people.

Keep things moving. Start feeding people or whatever you are doing immediately. If they kids need a nap during the party, allow them to go do that. You can visit and clean up lunch or whatever while they sleep and then they can get up for cake or something like that.

Just roll with the punches and know that they won't be able to open their gifts themselves.

 

Think ahead of time of things that people can do to help. Those first few people who show up will probably want something to do. You can set out all the beverages and cups on a table and put someone in charge of greeting new arrivals and offering them something to drink, for example.

You might also try putting some furniture or other stuff in the garage or attic (if you have one), so the house doesn't seem as crowded.

Don't feel like you need to cook! Don't even make a cake if it will stress you out -- that is what bakeries are for.

Take several deep breaths every time you feel your shoulders start to hunch up around your ears. Don't worry if something goes wrong, just laugh it off and move on to the next thing.

Good luck and have fun!

 

Oh wow, 90 people! I thought 30 was a lot!!

Have everything done beforehand, that's my best advice. And then if people want to help you, let them. That way you can enjoy your babies' birthday party! I come from a big family of helpers, so everytime I turned around there were people cleaning things for me.

Don't stress. Try to do easy food, I served stuff I bought ready-made at Costco and my family brought a dish to pass.

 

My best advice: Try to keep it as simple and as laid-back as possible. Remember, they're only 1. You don't have to worry about throwing the big, elaborate bashes until they're old enough to remember them lol.

Jamie