Birthday plans

I'm getting started on ideas for Caden's birthday party. I am soooo not domestic when it comes to things like this. It would be easier if we knew more children. Only two of our friends have children and they only get them every other weekend so I'm not sure if their weekend coincides with his birthday. There is a really great park on SW 119th and Portland. It's called South Lakes. It was built in 2005 so all of the equipment is new and it's very clean and nice. It's a little bit out of the way so it's never very crowded. It's a really nice park. They have 15 or so soccer fields and a basketball court. They even have fishing ponds. There are 3 seperate play areas divided by age appropriateness. I was thinking that if the weather is nice possibly having it there and doing a cookout. There is plenty of room for the FEW kids to run and play and the pavillion area is really nice. November is pretty iffy with weather though. When Caden was born everyone came to the hospital in shorts and t-shirts. He's had a cold birthday too. There is just no way of telling what the Oklahoma weather will be like that time of year. Most likely we will just end up having a simple little party at home. Our house is so small though. I guess if it's at home the neighborhood kids can come play. Maybe I'll get fancy and send out invitations this time instead of just putting up a blog invite. Then everyone will know for sure that they are welcome to attend. I keep asking him what he wants for his birthday and he always says, "Toys, cake and clothes." I think it's strange for a little boy to ask for clothes or his birthday but what can I say? The kid likes looking good. LOL. It's hard not to be beautiful with all that hair he's got. :) One thing is for sure. No more incredible pizza birthdays for awhile! That place makes me crazy! The internet is not that helpful for ideas either. Everything I can find is for big groups of kids. Nothing on a room full of adults + 2 kids. Well, I'm sure I'll figure something out. It will probably just be easiest to stay home and cram everyone into my tiny house. Maybe we will cook some burgers or something too. It all depends on the FOOTBALL SCHEDULE. I find that during football season I should just go ahead and plan my entire life around game time. Ugh. Really? I'm sorry son, we can't have your party today there is a football game. Ridiculous!

On a side note, I am in love with Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. They are the best cleaning gadget ever invented. All that baseboard grime and wall splatter I mentioned a while back is history with those things. It even gets crayon off in one swipe. Which is great because when I emptied out my bedroom to make way for the new furniture I discovered that the kids had gotten behind the desk and stamped bright purple ink all over the wall. I have a stationary stamp with my name on it and I found lovely little Sara's all over the wall. I guess it's okay in case I forget who I am. :)