There is a family I have been babysitting for since I was 15 … this is 11 years for those of you who are not mathematically inclined or don’t know me well enough to know how old I am. I started babysitting for this family when their oldest daughter was 7 … she is now in college, actually studying abroad in Peru. I babysat their son and youngest daughter since they were both born (2002 and 2004). This week they turn 8 and 10 … yes, I feel old!
Today, is the youngest daughter’s 8th birthday. Her mom had asked me for some creative assistance for her birthday party and I was thrilled to help! We planned a scavenger hunt followed by pizza and cake.
The girls arrived at 4pm … 15 girls. The noise level in the house increased exponentially!! They were laughing and jabbering and having a grand old time. The scavenger hunt was a lot of fun – the girls ran from clue to clue to clue, up and down the stairs, through and around the house. They had to unscramble words, sort a deck of cards, swing on the monkey bars, and jump with the jump rope. By the time they found the “treasure” (their goodie bags), they were exhausted. They played outside a bit and then it was time for pizza and cupcakes. The girls gathered in the brightly decorated kitchen and happy birthday was sung loud and clear.
It was a fun, excitement filled afternoon. I cannot believe that this little girl, for whom I addressed birth announcements, is now 8 years old. Time flies …
Celebrating birthdays takes gumption!
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