How to Throw a Child’s Birthday Bash in 45 Simple Steps

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Planning a child’s birthday party can feel like a Herculean task, but with a little humor and organization, you can make it a fun experience. Here’s how to get through it in 45 straightforward steps!

1. Pick a date for the celebration.
2. Collaborate with your child to select a fun theme.
3. Create a list of all the guests you’d like to invite.
4. Order cute invitations online from a shop like Etsy.
5. Find 10 delightful, theme-related recipes on Pinterest to try.
6. Mail out those charming invitations.
7. Receive a reminder from the teacher that you have to invite the whole class, not just your kid’s closest pals.
8. Consider telling a little fib about canceling the party.
9. Print out 16 extra invitations just in case.
10. Get your first RSVP from a mom asking if her other child can tag along.
11. Order the birthday cake.
12. Get three more RSVPs, and now you have to add four siblings and a set of grandparents to the list.
13. Six more RSVPs roll in; add two cousins and a couple more grandparents.
14. Stock up on extra plates, cups, napkins, and utensils.
15. Learn that Tyler has nut allergies and can’t have anything red; adjust your menu accordingly.
16. Call the bakery, only to discover they use nuts in their batter.
17. Cancel that cake order.
18. Order a new cake from a specialty bakery that meets all dietary needs. Worth it for Tyler!
19. Ditch the Pinterest recipes and grab some pizza coupons instead.
20. Get your first “no” RSVP from a friend who’s off to a sing-along movie instead.
21. Three more declines—thanks a lot, Maria!
22. After more back-and-forth, you’re back to your original guest list.
23. Trevor’s mom informs you that he’s allergic to latex; no balloons allowed!
24. While returning supplies, you meet Hannah’s mom, who mentions her daughter is dairy-free but will bring her own lunch.
25. Give a silent thank you to Hannah’s mom for saving the day.
26. Clean out all nut products from your pantry and fridge.
27. Decorate your home without balloons.
28. Hope no one notices that the vegan cake smells a bit… earthy.
29. Panic when your mom surprises your daughter with two dozen balloons; hide them away!
30. Begin welcoming guests.
31. Get a text that Tyler and Trevor won’t make it due to a soccer game.
32. Send your mom to retrieve the hidden balloons.
33. Direct Allegra’s dad to the den to watch the game quietly while you manage the party.
34. Ask your brother to keep an eye on Allegra’s dad.
35. Dispatch your spouse to grab a conventional cake because the house is starting to smell a bit too natural.
36. Serve pizza while Brooklyn’s mom suggests some Pinterest ideas for your next gathering.
37. Sing “Happy Birthday” and dodge Milo’s brother as he lunges for the candle.
38. Find Braxton’s grandpa confused by the linen closet; guide him to the bathroom.
39. Try to convince your daughter to open gifts after the party ends, but she’s not having it.
40. Give Kenzie’s mom the side-eye every time her daughter exclaims, “I have one of those!”
41. Thank guests as they leave while holding goody bags.
42. Imagine tripping Tripp when he complains about the goody bag contents.
43. Stammer out an excuse when you overhear Eloise’s mom suggesting a sleepover.
44. Ask your brother to kindly let Allegra’s dad know the party’s over.
45. Finally, close the door behind the last guest, pour yourself a well-deserved glass of wine, and vow that next year, it’s Chuck E. Cheese for sure.

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