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I am fine.........I really miss you all so bad..
I am sorry to have worried you...
posted by
_Symphony_
on December 6, 2005 at 10:09 AM
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posted by
Justi
on December 5, 2005 at 6:13 PM
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Symphony,
I'm back now and you are gone ??? I hope all is well with you...see you soon...I hope :)
posted by
SincerityAnna
on December 5, 2005 at 4:46 AM
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Symphony, we're all waiting to hear from you. I hope all is well...
Take care, luv.
posted by
MaggieMae
on December 3, 2005 at 5:32 PM
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I shudder at the idea of having a whole lot of kids in my home.
May the force be with you.
posted by
fionajean
on December 2, 2005 at 11:59 PM
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You are missed. Hope all is well!
posted by
Azur
on November 28, 2005 at 10:49 AM
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Hmmm
I read a news report about a strange shrieking woman in Britain yesterday... did anyone survive the girls' party??
posted by
FactorFiction
on November 28, 2005 at 8:12 AM
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>:-} WOW! It's been awhile, so I hope things went well! You are
a brave girl!!
posted by
wiserabbit
on November 26, 2005 at 8:42 PM
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Symphony,
Happy Birthday to Shannon on 27th November!
I know you must be very busy working etc. I hope you'll all have a good party.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on November 26, 2005 at 3:16 PM
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Symphony
Well, like everyone else I clicked cuz' we haven't heard from you in awhile...11 days and counting.
Hope all is well! Thinking of you!
posted by
Masky
on November 23, 2005 at 8:25 AM
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Symphony, did you regret it? How are you? Where are you?
posted by
Azur
on November 22, 2005 at 11:56 AM
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Symphony, where the heck are you????
Just checking!
posted by
MaggieMae
on November 19, 2005 at 5:18 PM
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Lumbered with slumber?
Take lots of sleep beforehand and get the coffee on
posted by
malcolm
on November 18, 2005 at 3:26 PM
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At least she gave you time to prepare for it!!!
posted by
littlemspickles
on November 18, 2005 at 2:41 PM
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oh you will be fine, I am sure!
But it isn't a slumber party is it? <shudder> stuck overnight with a bunch of little giggling girls...
posted by
FactorFiction
on November 17, 2005 at 4:54 PM
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Great!!!
Hi, i really feel jealous of you you have so much fun all the time! Just kidding ! I love kids party but it should not be for more than two hours coz after that you really cant control them.Have a nice time.
posted by
abhilasha
on November 15, 2005 at 1:06 AM
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Symphony
You are a very creative person. You will think of some really good ways to make this happen. Put everything breakable up very high. LOL Have fun. This will be a birthday she will never forget. I think two hours is totally long enough, I don't know what the fashion is but at my age now any party is too long if over two hours. LOL BB
posted by
Justi
on November 14, 2005 at 5:38 PM
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SYMPHONY--kids, and parties, and holidays, wow.
posted by
scriber
on November 14, 2005 at 4:36 PM
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SYM
Good luck with the party...I'm sure you'll do just fine =)
posted by
MiaElla
on November 14, 2005 at 9:48 AM
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I would think you would be a natural
at throwing a birthday party, considering how you're basically hosting a party with your kareoke profession.
posted by
Joe_Love
on November 13, 2005 at 5:03 PM
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SYMPHONY...
You won't regret saying yes, Princess. Your little daughter will have so much fun. So many nice suggestions here for you. Godspeed. 
posted by
jacentaOld
on November 13, 2005 at 4:36 PM
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Symphony, it only hurts for a little while....
and then they all go home. Just let the good times roll, Sweetie, kids are kids.
My daughter just had one for her daughter who turned 11. It won't hurt too bad. Have fun. hahaha
posted by
MaggieMae
on November 13, 2005 at 11:24 AM
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You sounded really tough there for a second....by the time that party is over, you'll be wiped out. Good luck!
posted by
ThomasFranklin
on November 13, 2005 at 12:09 AM
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Symphony - I'd say two hours - three hours max - and no more children at the party than her age... that rule is quite handy. I will reply to your question soon - sorry it's been hectic;-)
posted by
Azur
on November 12, 2005 at 11:17 PM
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I'd keep it as simple as possible. Maybe have a theme - like a "pink" party - where everything is pink. Make sure you have some adult support too just to keep yourself sane!
posted by
Ca88andra
on November 12, 2005 at 10:54 PM
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Don't sweat it, Symph. You'll be fine.
Just make some "goodie bags" with candy and toys for all the kids to take home. Just think back to when you were a kid and the stuff you did at b-day parties. Pin the tail on the donkey, that orange game where you have to stand in a circle and pass the orange with your neck to the next kid, etc. I'd say no more than 4 hours is sufficiant. It'll be fine!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 12, 2005 at 7:33 PM
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Symphony,
I don't have anything to add, but I learned a lot just reading the comments. The crafts idea sounds perfect for little girls. I did volunteer for a while with the church girl's group, the main coordinator pretty much set it up that way, too: food, crafts, gifts, home. Have fun.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 12, 2005 at 6:47 PM
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THANK YOU, Thankyou, thankyou
yes, I've done kids parties before and I am too cheap to do them at a party place, so they have always been in the home... sorry, can't get to London to help, but I will have my fingers crossed for you on the party day
just remember to keep it short and sweet!
posted by
homegirl
on November 12, 2005 at 6:31 PM
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oh, be sure to post your updates so i can read them! i'm worried about having Chase's 1st birthday party next month! not sure what to do!! =)
posted by
daisysface
on November 12, 2005 at 5:56 PM
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SYMPHONY
Is it a slumber party?
posted by
Offy
on November 12, 2005 at 5:28 PM
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Symphony
At least you did not promise a slumber party...........It will all be okay
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on November 12, 2005 at 5:23 PM
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There are so much good advice here. I suggest a morning party so that they are gone by lunchtime. You have to be very strict about that otherwise its babysitting for the whole day. There may be adults who insist on staying because they don't want to make the extra trip home. That could deplete your food a lot.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on November 12, 2005 at 2:33 PM
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Kids parties
Have games planned, buy hats, napkins, plates everything to match. Give away prizes. ahve enough stuff planned for about two hours max. And make sue everyone knows you are not a babysitter for the day two hours means two hours. I have two adult children and that's what I do for them.
posted by
Comedian
on November 12, 2005 at 2:32 PM
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SYMPHONY
The dreading it is worse than the doing it.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 12, 2005 at 1:14 PM
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Atleast it is just a party and not a sleepover!
Talk about a nightmare...whew!
posted by
Whacky
on November 12, 2005 at 11:35 AM
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Symphony
You have gotten some good suggestions here. I can't add much but I'll give you this link to check out, if you wish.
posted by
BrightIrish
on November 12, 2005 at 10:11 AM
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Symph, Good luck!! ARGUS
posted by
ARGUS
on November 12, 2005 at 8:51 AM
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Homegirl has it right
Symph, I made the mistake of having a 5 hour party for my son when he was 8. Ten boys in my house for 5 hours I almost went bonkers !!
One thing to be ready for is your daughter's excitement (aka stress). My daughter used to get SO excited about the party, planning it, decorating, all the fun stuff, that mid-way through she was exhausted and crabby. I learned to make sure she had lots of rest in the days leading up to the party with not too many other activities. A lunch party seemed to work best too so that the guests were gone by 3. Having the party start late afternoon didn't work as well as she was up at the crack of dawn and exhausted by the time her guests arrived.
Have fun Symph, don't forget the wine for Mom when everyone has gone home
posted by
DivineDiva
on November 12, 2005 at 8:41 AM
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Me too.....Military_Wife
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 12, 2005 at 8:25 AM
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ooooh Tapsel-T .....a treasure hunt sounds great...
I could hide little sweets and little gifts...
...thanks
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 12, 2005 at 8:25 AM
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Wow...homegirl ...you certainly know what your talking about..
fancy coming to London to help me out?...LOL....seriously this has helped a great deal...I can't thank you enough...she is going to be 7 years old.....Wow this is going to be so hard...I need to read your comment again...thank you ever so much....again Thank you...and thank you again
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 12, 2005 at 8:24 AM
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Thanks so much MedusaNextDoor
a barbie cakes sounds great...she loves barbies.....I forgot about games.....I remember playing parcel parcel and musical statues...and such...thanks for that
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 12, 2005 at 8:22 AM
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I want Homegirl to come do a party at my house
posted by
Bel_
on November 12, 2005 at 8:04 AM
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SYMPHONY, good questions you ask. Homegirl sounds like she knows the answers. I had lots of birthday parties for my kids but they were all boys. The thing they loved the most was a treasure hunt each time. This is best during the months that they can be outdoors. An indoor treasure hunt is fun but can turn the house upsidedown if it gets too exciting.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 12, 2005 at 7:56 AM
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You may have already blown one of the rules for an in home party, but
here is my list:
1. the number of children present are equal to the childs age. (child turning 10, 10 friends)
2. 2 hour party.
3. Do a simple time-eating craft: Cover your dining table with craft paper, and paint glasses or ceramic mugs, or start some mini scrapbooks. I use orientaltrading.com to find crafts, but that is a US store.
4. Time breakdown is: 30 minutes arival with a short cartoon movie or music playing. 1 hour craft or series of games 30 minutes food (hor devours or delivered pizza) followed by cake. 30 minutes opening presents and parents should start ariving at this time to take home thier angels! (the party may run 2-1/2 hours to 3 ho urs, but if you don't set a strict schedule, it will run longer.
5. Keep it simple, and follow a simple theme. Make or order the cake, make goodie bags that coordinate, put up very simple decorations... remember you will have to clean when you are done.... ps. only decorate 1 room with the crafts and cake will happen... they will get the picture. The easiest decor I have ever done is to fill one room with helium balloons with strings almost long enough for them to reach.. when they leave, they can take the balloons with them... you might even be able to get small gifts and cany in these balloons.
6. recruit help, and find a creative way to get the kids attention when you need it so you won't lose your voice... I always lose my voice!
posted by
homegirl
on November 12, 2005 at 7:36 AM
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Hey, Symphony....How about a Barbie Doll cake?
My cousin once had a cake like that, and all the little girls loved it. I don't have kids but how about a pinata to hang. You blindfold them and let them try and break it open with a stick, be careful there, and candy comes out, etc....Just have plenty of ice cream, soda, chips....Can you rent a magician or cheap clown...lol....It sounds like fun, though...Musical chairs? Good luck....
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on November 12, 2005 at 7:35 AM
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