May 22, 2018 | Party people |
The other day I said to Christopher, “I’m going to say something you don’t care about at all.” He replied, “Is it about the royals?”
Yes. Yes, it is.
This is been our marriage for the last several months:
Christopher: “Trump fired so and so and is looking for a replacement. North and South Korea had a discussion about the missile crisis. The economic structure of Botswana is in danger. The new ebola quarantine is not yet proven to be effective.”
Sarah: “Do you think Kate pronounces the new baby’s name as Louis or Louie? Who do you think will walk Meghs down the aisle? Why did we move to Georiga instead of London? Did you see Jenna Bush Hager’s interview with Joanna Gaines? Do you want to make spinach artichoke dip this weekend?”
Our interests could not be more different.
I’ve spent the last few days recovering from and discussing the details of the Harry and Megh’s wedding. I KNOW that’s all I’ve talked about lately but it was a big occasion for me. I thought I needed to wake up at 4am to watch and I was prepared to set my alarm for 3:58. I considered sleeping in the living room so I wouldn’t have to walk anywhere. I can’t wake up early to exercise but I’ll wake up early to watch people I’ve never met get married in another country. Thankfully my research revealed that I didn’t have to wake up until closer to 6. It was still too early but I took one for the team.
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Princess Sarah of Living Room, Couch and Pillows. Dutchesses of Snacks and Tea.
Dutchess Annabelle of Sesameville and Honorary Drinker of Milk |
The event did not disappoint. I love fancy. The more pomp and circumstance the better. All the silk and lace, flags and carriages made me so happy. Annabelle was enthralled too which made me very proud. She woke up right after the ceremony ended and was disappointed to miss the “churchy part.” She loved the procession and spent the day turning all her toys into carriages and waving to the people. She needs the practice before her wedding to George.
After the wedding, we did a return at TJ Maxx, signed up for the summer reading program at the library and bought a plant for Benjamin “Little Blue” Harrison’s tank. In short, I was reminded that I am simply a commoner. To be honest, I like my life as a commoner, fake crowns and all.
But if anyone wants to send me a real crown I won’t turn it down.
Apr 1, 2018 | Party people, Sesame |
The best day of Annabelle’s year finally arrived. Birthday party day.
This was the first year she was very invested in the birthday party process. This lead to small amounts of friction between us. She wanted to help put up decorations one way but I wanted them to be put up another way. We compromised by visiting Party City and buying Daniel Tiger-themed plates, napkins and party hats. (Let’s be honest. Going to Party City wasn’t much of a hardship for me. It’s a color-coordinated heaven over there.) I’ve always had a fairly strong anti-character dishes policy but it wasn’t my party. I have to remind myself of that all the time. IT’S NOT YOUR PARTY, SARAH.
She had originally requested a tiger theme but a few weeks ago she specified it should be Daniel Tiger. She later brought up she wanted to change the theme to the ocean but I don’t allow the theme to be changed after March 1st. I need an appropriate amount of time to order my fancy party straws. We had a broad rainbow color theme and it looked a little fiesta-ish but it was very cute.
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| Backwards #4 will forever annoy me when I see this picture. |
As per the usual, I was doing preparations until the 10:59. I wasn’t even dressed with makeup on until 10:48. Mom always rushed around like crazy before our parties growing up so it seemed like a real mom thing to do. AB gave me a hug at lunch and said “This is the best party ever” so the hours decorating the cake and cleaning were worth it.
One of my biggest worries about moving was Annabelle having to find new friends. She had Aubrey and all her little friends in NY. When we moved at the end of January I knew she’d have to find friends fast in order to have a party. Her party is so important to her and I would have hated for her to not have one. I was close to bribing children from the playground to come over. She had three little friends come and it was perfect. They played red light green light, duck duck goose, and tag. She always asks to play those games with us but have you tried to play duck duck goose with two people? It’s pointless.
Daniel looks a little wonky but Sesame said he looked beautiful.
Pre-present huddle. “Ok, guys. I’ll handle the bags. You and you get the tissue paper. You’re in charge of the presents once they’re opened. Any questions? Everybody got it? Don’t let me down.”
I’ve cared for her for 1,418 days. I’ve clothed her in smocked dresses. I’ve spent hours of my life at the hospital with her. I feed her from my own body for months on end. IS IT TOO MUCH TO ASK that she smile for a picture?
She has a long history of not smiling for the camera. Good thing she’s cute.
Apr 5, 2017 | Party people, Sesame |
Party day has come and gone. The balloons are limp on the ground and the last of the leftover dip has been eaten.
Credit for the little rhyme at the top of the invitation goes to Laura. I sent out a group text SOS about what to write besides “we’re having a party so you should come” and she pulled through for me.
I kept things much more simple this year than previous parties. I didn’t go out of my way to make food that coordinated with the theme (although I did want to), I didn’t make all the decorations I pinned and in general stressed out much less than normal. It was simple, fun and Annabelle enjoyed it which is what’s most important. Her one request for decor for balloons. Christopher went above and beyond what she expected.
She enjoyed the balloons quite a bit more than the 30 snowflakes I hung up around the house.
Elsa and Anna were everything I hoped they would be and more. They read, sang, and played a Frozen version of Don’t Break the Ice.
I wasn’t sure how Annabelle would react but she did really well. It made me so happy to see with her two of her favorite princesses!
Look at the way she’s looking at Elsa!
They gave her a princess crown and she gave them a look at her birthday cake. It was so precious.
I wasn’t in love this the cake design this year but it was exactly what AB wanted. She kept telling me it “looked like Elsa’s dress.”
She had her little friends from MOPS over and most exciting, her cousin and grandparents came up from Texas. I’m pretty sure it was the best day she’s had since she turned 3.
