Happy Holidays to everyone!!

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I loved the format of it, found it very easy to navigate, and the deals weren’t too shabby either:-)
In these economic times, I think we all had to rethink some aspect of our lives and cut back in some areas.

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So these are the reasons I want to share this website and it is one fabulous find.www.joythebaker.com
So I peruse these recipes in delight, licking my lips ..only wishing I had someone to share and eat these sweet treats with….only someone who understands the sweetness of peeling back the outer layer of the cupcake paper, savoring ever single bite and sinking my teeth into a sugary mountain heaven that takes me back to when I was 5 years old again riding a ferris wheel. I sit back and enjoy this moment..I forget about the diets, the sugar, the calories, my thighs.. everything… gone…. Because its the love for the sweets that wins every time…the love for the cupcake!

Now that have 2 kids that like to eat out, as you all know its can get quite expensive.
So enjoy the website and Happy Eating Out!!

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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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There was much debate on which one to go with for this years party. Dinosaurs, frogs, sharks, monkeys….but alas we went with snakes, as boyish as you an get. Boy”ish” Yes I have boys.. I realized this as I was sifting through all my invitations trying to pick the perfect one for him. Like he would even notice… because as I caught myself going passed all the princesses, pink, poodle dogs, spa parties, and anything and everything that screams girl..A sort of sadness came over me.. I am never going to be able to send those invitations out..not ever. Not in this lifetime. And while I cried to my husband about this, he sort of gave me the “yeah, so” look which he often does. At first I was going to smack him silly for not showing any compassion for me and the self pity party I was all ready to throw in my honor. But then I stopped and looked at it from his point of view… Yeah so.. who does care?  Of course I can’t give my son a slumber pink party complete  with pedicures… HOWEVER, I doubt very much there are many little  girls who want slithering snakes and dinosaur balloons at  their next party. I mean  I can speak for myself and all the girlfriends I have. We would never agree to that.

I think back to the parties I have given Jack- Circus fun, Monkey faces, All star sports, dinosaurs .. and they were all  just as fun to plan as any other. I think Themed birthday parties are fun no matter if you are dancing in your pink ballerina  tu tu’s or having a a backyard baseball party complete with hot dogs and popcorn buckets. Who knows, maybe having boys will enlighten me a little to come out of my girly shell and shout from my roof top..” We are having a camping party in our backyard so please bring your tents, sleeping bags, and sticks to roast your marshmallows on- no modern conveniences allowed”….Well.. on second thought…..I think  my husband can handle that PARTY while I  grab my fuzzy slippers, chennille robe and head on   indoors  to  give myself a pedicure.

Happy “Almost” birthday Jack !