Birthday Party Hell

Why do I lately feel like I am in birthday party hell? I used to love birthday parties. Now I just find them to be so much work. And, no I am not talking about the parties I throw for my kids. I am referring to the parties we have to attend.

My kids are at such a tough age to bring to big brithday parties. I find that they just aren't fun for me at all lately.

First there was Chuck E Cheese. I will never have a party there. Hate the place. Too crowded and you have to chase your kid the whole time, instead of talking to the other parents or kids. No fun. Not even a little. Well, a little because the kids do enjoy it. But, very little because it sucks so bad for me.

And then there are the house parties. I love house parties. I find them to be so much more personal and fun. That said, lately those suck for me too. In March, I spend the whole time following Justin around while all the other parents relaxed. And sure enough, Justin wanted to climb the bunk beds and then also put his head through the ceiling. No fun for me!

Fast forward to today. I was looking forward to it. It should have been fun. But my friends invited a lot of people and their house is small. Bad thing. It had rained all morning, but we all ended up outside anyway. Awful. The ground was wet, the toys were wet. I couldn't put Sarah down and had to hold her the whole time. It sucked. Then I had to try to feed the kids by myself. Ok, that was hell. I just wanted to fly to my home and never leave the house again. And then it was time to go home. Ugh! Justin fought me and I had to carry 2 kids to the car. When we got home, Justin asked for his favor bag. Ummm??? "Well Justin, I would have been able to get you a favor bag if I hadn't been stuck carrying both of you to the van as you fought me. Your fault kid!" Yes, I actually said that to him. Yes, the party made me Bitch Mom! What is wrong with this?

Parties should be fun. Why do they torture me so bad lately.

Hope Justin's party goes better than any of these did!