So as we have these fabulous December Dolls, I knew that, despite everyone's love for them, thissssssss time of the year is tight scheduling in general, so I needed to plan, confirm, and invite with lots of lead time. I thought 4 months was enough for planning. Wrong. Many indoor places that would accommodate their age ranges were booked well in advance. Duly noted. For next year's edition of TJBP, please pencil us in for Sat, 12/14/19.
As for the details this year, I shunted the best of two other classmate parties we'd attended and decided upon an outdoor city park playground with an indoor (hey December!), backup location at a mall play area. I thought I had it on lock.
But December in Houston.
A storm blew in the night before and dropped our gorgeous, warm 70° weather to the 50s and flooded some invitees' routes to the shindig. Then, as we began arriving at the backup locale, I received notice that it was super duper closed for an überPrivate event. Thankfully once we got there my mom came in the clutch and we converted the situation to an ice skating party.
And all was well in the land. TJBP was saved!
The other parents were understanding and gracious, the donut themed tablecloth that the big one picked was a hoot for the kids, the mall pizza was delicious, and the neopolitan cake that the big one requested was a huge hit.
And the icing on the skates is that I ran into a belly buddy while there! She's a semi professional skater and our local Princess Tiana on (Galleria) Ice. So parents, when you're scheduling your next princess party there, be sure to request Tiana.
And happy 5th & 2nd birthday to our sweet girls!
