Mama Diaries

Monday, July 15, 2013

Impromptu Birthday Party

It's almost my son's birthday.  We have a party with the family this Saturday, but many of his friends aren't able to make it.  Bubba was upset, because he really wanted a last birthday party with them before we move.  "Mama, can't you make a party?" he asked.

"I'll see what I can do, Bubba," I said.

This morning I looked at the calendar.  No showings.  No appointments.  "Bubba," I said.  "Get your friends together.  We're having a party."

I went to the store and got pizza, cake mix, chips, balloons, and other assorted party supplies.  I went to work making the cake (He wanted a Minecraft party theme, so it was a square cake with a sword and pick on it).  We blew up balloons and decorated the house.  A short while later, a lot of boys invaded our house.  They ate pizza and cake and played Minecraft on Xbox 360.

"Mama, that was awesome!"  Bubba said afterwards.

Yep.  Not bad for an impromptu party!

33 comments:

  1. Yay! That takes some great Mom power to throw a party together like that. So glad Bubba enjoyed it! :) Happy birthday to Bubba!

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    1. It was probably the easiest party I ever whipped together. Usually I have to plan a lot of activities. XBox took care of all of that! ;)

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  2. He's going to remember that one for a long time. Happy birthday to him, and kudos to his mama!

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    1. I'm glad he was able to round up all his friends. It worked out really well!

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  3. It's the unplanned events that go with that extra swing. Pleased all had a good time.

    Yvonne.

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    1. You're right. Sometimes impromptu events are the best ones.

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  4. Well done, Dear One. Happy Birthday, Bubba!

    Love,
    Janie

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  5. That's awesome! Glad it went well :D

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  6. You are such an AMAZING Mom :) I'm so glad things worked out with the party.

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    1. Aww, thank you! Sometimes things just fall into place.

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  7. Aw, how great! So glad he was able to enjoy one last birthday with his friends. :D

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    1. Me too. It's tough to have to move on your birthday!

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  8. Look at you go. can you make money grow on trees too? lol glad he had an awesome party.

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    1. Ha! I wish! I could use a money-growing tree about now!

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  9. How wonderful! Happy birthday to Bubba. :)

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  10. Now THAT'S the kind of birthday party kids enjoy. How cool that you could make it happen before y'all move to a place where people actually say, "y'all."

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    1. Ha! My birthday will be in the place where they say y'all. So y'all better brace yourself, because once Bubba gets there, Georgia will never be the same!

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  11. Nice job. Something he'll remember forever!

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    1. I think it will be a good memory for him. I'm glad it worked out!

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  12. You are such an AWESOME mom! Sounds like it was a fun impromptu birthday party. Happy Birthday to Bubba!

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  13. When we were kids, if we had pizza, cake and video games, we were in heaven. Great party!

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  14. Great job, Sherry! You're such an amazing mom. I'm sure Bubba has some wonderful memories from the party with his friends.

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    1. I think he had a really good time. I'm glad it all came together.

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  15. Awww! That was a great idea! A last party with friends he will probably always remember. :)

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  16. Awesome! Well done for putting together a birthday party at the last minute. A belated happy birthday to Bubba :)

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  17. I am so happy that he got such an enjoyable bash with his friends. I also would be hosting a beautiful minecraft themed birthday bash for my twins so have just booked one of the best Los Angeles venues. I hope everything goes as planned.

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