Birthdays by the Numbers

2 birthday kids,
13 kids in attendance,
2 cheese pizzas,
17 ice cream sundaes (yes, I know- you do the math)
30 minutes to spare when the party was over.

What exactly do I do with 12 kids, 30 minutes left over, and all jacked up on chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles with a chocolate hershey's kiss on top?
Eyeball the wine, that's what. (And merely wish that I'd had the forethought to partake before the party started!)

No, really, it was a great time. Alex and Evelyn had a ball, loved having all their friends in attendance, loved all the GREAT presents (since Mom, Nana, and Auntie only gave clothes on their actual birthday dates).

But I did actually have to shoo the neighborhood kids home early... in my sweetest, most loving voice...
"I'm so sorry, but the party ended early and I'll have to ask you to head home now. But you're welcome to come back and play with Ethan, Alex and Evelyn on a day when there are fewer people here."
Neighborhood kid: "But my mom didn't come to get me yet."
Me: I know, but we finished early and I really do have to ask you to go. (From the door-) Look both ways before you cross the street now! Thanks for coming!"

With this strategy, I whittled the kiddos down to about 4 guests, a much more manageable number when there's the post-sugar high and new presents around.

And now, with my tea, I say, "Whew!"

If you're looking for pictures, my camera broke- not a one. I'll just have to put this one in my actual brain to remember it.

Happy Birthday Alex and Evelyn. I had fun too.