What a week! What a weekend! And shit oh dear it’s Monday – again!
Did you manage a sleep-in? Or at least try to fake a headache or say that you’d been up all night with ‘Johnny’ to get one – that’s always a good move.
I was fortunate to have my big sissy visiting and our children flocked to her like flies to a shit sandwich.
She was most of the reason we threw a last-minute party for my daughter’s 5th birthday.
There are heaps of people that she didn’t think of to invite (yes I let her choose) but you can’t keep everyone happy all of the time.
I know she had a fantastic day, which is all that matters.
So from start to finish, or A to Z as the case may be, here is the day in a nutshell.
Amazingly I didn’t stress or worry about the party AT ALL, despite the fact I didn’t organise a pickle ’til Friday!
But then again I did freak out when the portable CD player didn’t work for pass the bloody parcel.
Considering how hot it was, due to the massive storm that happened in the afternoon, most kids joined in the party games.
Deciding who won ‘put the chicken in the barn’ (we had no donkey) was bloody hard.
Every child got lots of prizes, but some were still upset at not winning everything – but that’s just life.
Funnily enough my tantrum throwing baby was as happy as Larry most of the morning.
Great news for me and my sanity levels.
How long it would last I didn’t know!
I think he was too busy inhaling lollies to notice what was going on!
Jumping on the trampoline proved a great distraction for those who didn’t get a spot in musical chairs.
Keeping everyone happy isn’t as easy as it looks.
Luckily I had my awesome family there to help me control the rowdy crowd.
My girl had such a fun day – especially when she got her present from us!
Needless to say – the day was a great success.
Obviously I couldn’t have done it without my awesome big sissy.
Perhaps I should also give a shout out to the Husband, who did help make room outside for a games arena!
Quite possibly he did more but I was too busy fluffing around to notice.
Really glad that I didn’t have to do it on my own.
Seeing and hearing No.1 laugh and giggle in delight with her friends made my heart smile.
Tempting as it was, I did refrain from having a celebratory drinkie poo until the kids were tucked away in bed at night.
Unusual for me I know!
Very nearly fell asleep when the kids did after lunch.
Wowsers – what a day!
Xeroxing my butt would have been much easier.
You can see that from the previous statement that I am struggling for an X word.
Zero pain no gain right!
And because I love the idea of being positive at the start of the week I’m playing along with Kirsty @ My Home Truths and going tell you why I’m TOTALLY AWESOME!
1. Despite the fact I have three very dependent young children, I also work from home about 20 hours a week and help pay off the mortgage.
2. I am a good and reliable friend to those who return the favour.
3. I speak to my immediate family at least once a week, often more, not because I have to but because I want to.
4. I am a parent helper at my daughter’s school, plan to volunteer at tuckshop, play netball once a week, donate to the RSPCA, write articles about charities, read books to my kids and make dinner 5 out of 7 days a week.
5. Most of the time I usually cope with all of the above, my kids still drive me bat-shit mental, but most of the time I have my head above water – JUST!
6. The reason I am able to stay afloat is because of my McAwesome husband and I am awesome for finding him!
Why are you awesome? Or what awesome things did you do in the weekend?
Linking with Kirsty for I Must Confess
Linking with Deb at Home Life Simplified for Listmania
And spilling my guts with Alicia at One Mother Hen for Open Slather Monday!
March 25, 2013 at 7:57 am
Love it. You are awesome. I am awesome. We are all awesome. Yeah!
March 26, 2013 at 7:41 pm
Yes you are Sarah – you are McAwesomely awesome 🙂
March 25, 2013 at 8:16 am
I love you list! We had my daughter’s party on the weekend too (she turns 4 today!) But I cheated and we went to Hungry Jacks for minimal stress levels!
March 26, 2013 at 7:41 pm
You are very wise grasshopper, glad it was stress free for you x
March 25, 2013 at 9:03 am
Em, your daughter is just gorgeous! What a great party, and yes, you are totally awesome!
March 26, 2013 at 7:42 pm
Thanks Ness, I think she’s a cutie pie. Party was cool, she had all her fav school pals there!
March 25, 2013 at 10:03 am
Well yes you are, extremely awesome that is!
Gorgeous party and lots of fun by the look of it, well done Awesome mama xx
March 26, 2013 at 7:43 pm
I reckon you are awesome – for always being so positive on my blog. Thanks hun 🙂 xx
March 25, 2013 at 10:29 am
I agree, you are totally awesome!!!
Your party reminds of my girl’s 5th birthday. At the time we were travelling around Australia with our caravan, so didn’t think a party would be possible. We were in Perth for a couple of weeks and bumped into some old friends (on the other side of the country to where we both lived – insane!), and of course the kids made friends at the caravan park, so we threw an impromptu party and everybody had a whale of a time! Great memories!
March 26, 2013 at 7:48 pm
Wow that is awesome that you travelled around in a caravan, I’d LOVE to do that! I can’t wait to hear more about that one day. Nothing like a last minute party though right!
March 25, 2013 at 11:06 am
your daughter looks beautiful – that outfit is adorable!! glad you survived the big day! deb xx
March 26, 2013 at 7:48 pm
Yes Deb the outfit is handmade by a very talented and busy friend. The day was actually okay as just had games and kids, a drop off party!
March 25, 2013 at 11:44 am
Love love love this post. It looks like a cracker of a party and I totally agree you are awesome!
March 26, 2013 at 7:49 pm
Thanks for saying so Claire, although at times I know I’m pretty crap, but then again we can’t all be awesome all of the time! 🙂
March 25, 2013 at 11:50 am
Yes you are awesome but you knew that already! Ha ha. Looks like the birthday party was a blast.
March 26, 2013 at 7:50 pm
You know hun I have just realised unless I start believing in myself then it’s likely no one else will xx Em
March 25, 2013 at 11:59 am
Great list, and looks like a great party too. (although that storm looks a bit scary!)
March 26, 2013 at 7:50 pm
Storm was totally awesome, I ADORE lightning and thunder, a shame my kids don’t too – maybe when they’re older.
March 25, 2013 at 12:06 pm
You make me laugh out loud – that last picture, THAT was awesome! I’m glad you survived your party experience too – I’ll have a post up tomorrow about Gilbert’s Ninjago party which also went surprisingly well despite me stressing out the night before sorting out god damn M&Ms into colour order…the things we do….
Thanks for joining in with the awesomeness this week Em – I’m feeling so much more positive already!
March 26, 2013 at 7:51 pm
I’ve done the old colour sorting before Kirst, such a labour of love right! I will go and have a look now. xx
March 25, 2013 at 4:56 pm
What a fantastic way to do your list, loved it.
March 26, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Thanks Nicole, It was a little trying but at least I could join up with Deb, she’s such a great inspiration I like to try and link up as often as I can. Emily 🙂
March 25, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Yes you are totally awesome! For all the reasons mentioned here plus a whole lot more. I think you are awesome because you always stop by and say the most loveliest things on my blog. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses awesome lady
March 26, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Right back at you Rhi xx Em x
March 25, 2013 at 9:39 pm
Loving your awesomeness right now! Cake looks awesome, geez the iphone5 must be awesome too, that’s a great lightning shot 🙂
March 26, 2013 at 7:53 pm
Yes it’s a pretty amazing phone, I did forget to mention that I took about 300 pics continuously in the hope that I would catch a strike, and got 2! xx
March 25, 2013 at 9:40 pm
Great list! Cracker of a photo of lightning. Well timed!
I also have kids that drive me bat-shit mental. Bless their rotten socks.
March 26, 2013 at 7:53 pm
Hee hee, isn’t it a cracker of a saying! bat-shit mental. Thanks for stopping by Lisa 🙂
March 25, 2013 at 9:47 pm
What an AWESOME post! Really looking forward to reading more of your blog and linking up again next week.
March 26, 2013 at 7:54 pm
Likewise Mystery!! I’ve tried to comment on you a few times but alas to no avail. Have a great Easter!
March 25, 2013 at 10:25 pm
this is such a clever way to do this post and the birthday looked amazing too xx
March 26, 2013 at 7:54 pm
She had a ball and that’s all that matters right 🙂
March 28, 2013 at 8:33 am
So bloody funny! I love the A to Z in one day, great idea!
Firstly, Ohhhh that cake!
Secondly, Wowwza that lightening!
And thirdly, that X word was a bitch huh!
Brill x
March 28, 2013 at 8:34 am
I’m following now, ace! x
April 2, 2013 at 5:49 pm
What a clever post! I love the cake!