from the weekend

We had an early birthday celebration over the weekend for our little man.  This little fluterbug wanted a Spiderman party...because 'I'm a big boy now mummy, I'm four'. Of course there was the usual mad pre-party preparations as well as baking, decorating and wrapping presents until late at night.  Each year I try to be more organised yet last minute preparations always mean staying up late but it was worth all the effort.  His acutal birthday is this Friday so I will do a special post then. 

yes..i made the cake so don't look too close

To 5 tips to surviving a four year old's party...

• mix home-made treats with store bought food; hot and cold, savoury and sweet
• find recipes you can make prior to little people and adults arriving
• go to discount stores for colour themed party decorations and things for 'loot' bags
• get husband and kids to blow up balloons and decorate
• above all else, keep it simple and enjoy spending time with family and friends