Longest Birthday Party Ever!

Yesterday was a VERY long day for this Mama but one our girls will remember. We finally had a free weekend and got to have Kathleen’s friend party and rented a waterslide. Sadie spent the night Friday night and she and Kathleen played on it and in the pool from about 5:00-8:00. They were back out there by 9:30 the next morning and I watched them while Lilli and I set up for the party. We knew it was going to be an insane day and told Matt we understood if he wanted to spend the weekend and the camp and he took us up on it. 🤣




Most of the girls from the team came, plus a couple of homeschool friends and an old friend. It was so cool to see kids from ages 7-12 all playing and having a great time. ❤️

Most of them left at 1:30, but Britney, Madison and Ella stayed because they had gotten there late. By the time Britney and Madison left (Ella stayed past dinner), I had one hour to regroup before the 7- 13 year olds came over at 4:00. What started as me telling Lillian she could have a friend or two over to play on the slide while we had it, turned into a 2nd party. At least I only felt the need to feed them junk I air fried from Sam’s and leftover party food.  Plus, I didn’t feel like I had to be out there constantly and could watch from the window mostly with the older ones. 😊

The last kid got picked up at 9:00 and I had it pretty much cleaned and ready to be done by the time they all left. I was TIRED, but it was a fun day and I’m glad they were able have so much fun with their friends. Kathleen literally only came in to use the bathroom and was out there for 11 hours! It was almost a start of summer party because there are only 5more days for Kathleen and 8 more for Lilli. It’s almost here! 


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