The Not-So-Fun Side of Attending a Child's Birthday Party
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As much as we may complain, we enjoy throwing our kids an extravagant birthday bash. The stress that comes from re-creating a Pinterest board is worth it when we see the smile on our children's faces. But what happens when you're on the other side of things? Having to attend a lavish kiddie bash is different than hosting one. If you think it will be all frosted baked goods and fun, think again. Source: Shutterstock
You show up at the address on the invitation . . .
But it looks like you walked into a Cirque du Soleil performance. Source: Warner Brothers
Your child runs to his friends, leaving you to mingle with other moms.
Most of whom ask why you haven't been to a PTA meeting in months.
About five gifts in, you realize you weren't the only one who bought them the latest Skylanders game.
You should have just gone with a gift card.
After about two hours, it's time to find your child and take him home.
This turns into a life-size version of Where's Waldo?
When you find her, she resists.
After all, what little kid wants to leave the bouncy house? Source: TLC
Eventually, the sugar coma kicks in and resistance is futile.
Thank goodness for the "make your own cupcake" station. Source: Bunim/Murray Productions
As you walk out the door, you hear your child gag.
Then you see her spew something colorful onto the ground. Source: DreamWorks