1) Tape dispensers are a good thing. Note: We didn't have one.
2) Whenever possible, ask the kind people who deliver tissue paper pom-pom's to also assemble them before arrival. Instructions - even when in "best friend language" - don't always cut it. Especially when working under pressure....
3) The polka dot straws that you've been DREAMING OF may just show up compliments of the tissue paper pom-pom people. They believe in spectacular first birthday parties too - polka dot straws INCLUDED!
4) Have chocolate cake in the fridge. One made by somebody else, obviously. You have enough to do!
5) Streamers go wild if you let them. On the ground, in wheel formation seemed to be the key in preventing seriously unwanted twisty-ness.
6) The child who is celebrating the first birthday? Should probably be in another room from you.
7) Throwing out random hashtags provokes a giggle and relieves tension. #thegarlandneedsmoretape #lookathowmuchtapewehaveused #aboutthattapedispenser
8) If you've dreamed too big for the time frame, have reinforcements on speed dial. Good people like Steve Q. who can fly in and help save the day! (Thank you, Steve!!!)
9) Don't place chairs under the tissue paper pom-pom's that have been taped to the ceiling. They may not stay in place for the entire duration of the party. They may fall down and give a guest a fright. They may do this more than once.
10) Make ZERO PLANS after the event is over. You may just pass out by 8 o'clock. Even if it's Valentine's Day. Even if your baby is asleep. Even if you and your husband have the house to yourselves....
2) Whenever possible, ask the kind people who deliver tissue paper pom-pom's to also assemble them before arrival. Instructions - even when in "best friend language" - don't always cut it. Especially when working under pressure....
3) The polka dot straws that you've been DREAMING OF may just show up compliments of the tissue paper pom-pom people. They believe in spectacular first birthday parties too - polka dot straws INCLUDED!
4) Have chocolate cake in the fridge. One made by somebody else, obviously. You have enough to do!
5) Streamers go wild if you let them. On the ground, in wheel formation seemed to be the key in preventing seriously unwanted twisty-ness.
6) The child who is celebrating the first birthday? Should probably be in another room from you.
7) Throwing out random hashtags provokes a giggle and relieves tension. #thegarlandneedsmoretape #lookathowmuchtapewehaveused #aboutthattapedispenser
8) If you've dreamed too big for the time frame, have reinforcements on speed dial. Good people like Steve Q. who can fly in and help save the day! (Thank you, Steve!!!)
9) Don't place chairs under the tissue paper pom-pom's that have been taped to the ceiling. They may not stay in place for the entire duration of the party. They may fall down and give a guest a fright. They may do this more than once.
10) Make ZERO PLANS after the event is over. You may just pass out by 8 o'clock. Even if it's Valentine's Day. Even if your baby is asleep. Even if you and your husband have the house to yourselves....
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