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Well… my son’s 5th party came and went.. and I have to say , it was NOT  everything  I thought it would be . I dreaded the day for up to a week before the actual party began. Stressing over time management of trying to handle 15 kid all running  amuck in my yard. Are they going to sit still? Did I just pay hundreds for a reptile man to come here and talk to us parents? The screaming.. …..the yelling.. the hitting….my goodness…  AND don’t forget… please dear god don’t let it rain!!! I was even starting to think.. is this worth it?

I’m surprised ever day of my life living with my 2 boys and my 43 year old the glass is half empty husband. But none surprised me the most when I saw all these children  take their seats all in a row and listen attentively to what this reptile man had to say about ALL the  reptiles he had on display for us. What do they eat? where do they live? Do they bite?….etc .

I found myself even intrigued at the entire show. I loved that the kids were able to hold the reptiles.  What really made this all worth it,was my son Jack’s face when  the reptile man  brought out the tree frogs. The very same tree frogs we read about and watch on Go Diego Go every other night. I don’t think it was a realty for my son that these frogs are actually REAL frogs. It makes my eyes fill up with tears when I think about his excitement and enthusiasm when he saw them…red eyes and all. And to be able to see it up close… Well I am not sure if anything in his 5 years of life could stand up to that…

Ah yes, all these kids enjoying the reptiles and even some were raising there hands asking questions..Questions?? Can you imagine? They were actually learning something. LEARNING at a birthday party…There is something to write about!!  I think when we as parents are surprised at something  where are anticipation exceeds  the reality, its makes the disliking task  once again doting for us moms.

So the next time you are thinking of throwing a party for your child and such thoughts as time, cost, sanity enter your mind.. remember this… Reptile man…..$280 bucks on Mastercard…..asking your son what  reptile  the man is  holding and your preschooler replies back- “MOM.. its a Gecko”….. PRICELESS!!

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