For a quick academic update: I am continuing to do super well in my A&P II class! I got a 30/30 on my lab presentation (in case I didn't already mention that) and got 96/100 on my most recent lecture exam! Woo woo! Haven't got my score back from this past Monday's LAB FINAL though... dun dun dun.. or my recent Nutrition Homework Assignment. But, I feel pretty positive about those. I have my lecture final on Wednesday, and a homework assignment and bonus quiz due by next Friday (he extended the time for these so we can study for the final) so I still have a lot to do.Phew! There is sooo much that I need to get done, and that is going on this month!! Aaaa!
I know the holiday season is always very busy, but this is a little overwhelming! All the things I need to do!!... helmet appointments, Abita teeth removal/follow appointments, Christmas parties, Santa dates, studying for finals, taking finals, taking a Christmas picture, making Christmas cards (they will probably end up being New Years cards again) getting the Christmas tree up, Christmas shopping, finding time to work some shifts, finding time to get re-CPR certified, figuring out bills, planning Ari's first birthday/unhelmeting party (coming up next month!)... this does not include all the normal every-day things that cannot be put off!...
[Deer in the headlights look]... I don't even know where to start.
Besides the fact that I feel like I'm drowning in all the things I need to get done, I really am feeling very positive about this holiday season. It's Ari's first, so I'm super excited about seeing how he reacts to it all!
Plus I CANNOT wait for his first birthday party!!.. although I don't really know what I'm going to do for it. I'm not a super good planner. Our living room does not seat a whole lot of people, and it's winter so it's not like we can have an outside celebration. There is room in the basement, but it's awful cold down there and it's depressingly lit. I guess maybe I can see about borrowing some space heaters and lamps... there is additional seating down there. Or perhaps I should look into having it at church or something.
And who does one invite to a first birthday party? Just family and close friends? Or all my friends who oooh and ahhh over Ari's growth and CranioCap progress on Facebook as well? I don't want to exclude anyone who would want to come. Please comment and let me know what you think!
Alright, no more time to go on and on and on about everything (like I enjoy doing). Gotta "Get 'R (all of 'R) Done"! = D
Hope you're all enjoying the Season as well!
If you decide to have it in the basement, we have a few space heaters you could borrow. For lighting, in addition to having table lamps maybe you could hang a bunch of white Christmas lights. It might make the dim lighting seem more cozy instead of depressing.
ReplyDeleteAs for the invites, you could always put on facebook that Ari's birthday is coming up and to leave a comment if they are interested in coming. That way you can make sure everyone who wants to come gets an invite without making other people feel obligated to come even if kid parties aren't their thing. I don't know.
Anyway, I think the first birthday is the most fun. They look around confused and in awe of everything that is going on, excited about diving into their very own cake, and inevitably wind up cranky from over-stimulation. :) Let me know if you need help with anything!
Those are awesome ideas Megan! It's funny, because Drew was like, "You should ask Megan to help you." = D I will love some help.. though I don't quite know with what yet.. lol! Like I said, I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with all that's going on. When should I get invites out by? If any more brilliant ideas come to mind, please feel free to pass them on. = D
ReplyDeleteHaha! I would love to help! Just let me know what you need. :) I usually send invites out about two weeks before the party. Do you have a character or theme that you are thinking about?
ReplyDeleteI don't really have a character or theme. I figured just blue, green and yellow for balloon colors or something like that. I'm open to any and all suggestions though. Evites would be easier and less expensive than paper invites, but less fun. What do you think?
ReplyDeletei too, am at a loss for audrey's first birthday... it's in march so it's cold. our house is TINY, and who do i invite?
ReplyDeleteim thinking i could get a space for a few hours somewhere and decorate? i have no clue ... im terrible at these things.