A very special day indeed
What a day it was, one of the best times ever with his friends over and my friends who were literally on their toes to help me make the party a huge success, Some said I was brave, Some said I was strong and some wished me luck and some even patted my back today morning to see me still smiling n lively as ever.
Things didn’t start the way I wanted this week, Noel’s teacher called me up on monday morning and told Noel was complaining about ear pain, I panicked as I didn’t want him to fall ill on his birthday so rushed off from work, picked him from school, got to the doctor’s surgery just in time to convince(literally convince) to give him antibiotics. As soon as he had couple of doses, he started getting better.
So there I was all set for this birthday morning to be a special one but here he is slowly getting excited. So I didn’t send him to school hoping that he will get a good rest before mayhem as well as the fun starts in the evening.
Slowly started decorating with balloons n banners and suddenly realised my close friend S offered to help me by painting the kids faces with some amazing designs and I completely forgot to buy the kit.
So I convinced Noel by saying its just a matter of 1 hr, went out in the foggy morning and rushed parked the car and went off to get my stuff without even releasing that I forgot to switch off my car lights!!
Now now now, finished my shopping, came to the car and couldn’t start as my car’s battery went completely dead.
You can imagine my thoughts and Noel’s poor little face staring at me??
Nothing made me prepare for something so stupid as that.
Why why why?? I was cursing myself for being so stupid. Anyway called
Suddenly after an hour, I saw their orangey van as an angel in disguise.Imagine how relieved I was??
He jump-started my car and off we rushed home, sorted everything just in time to welcome our guests.
Still I had things to do and panicked n struggling to come out of that car saga which went for more than 3 hours, I was completely drained but when you think things are getting to you and feel little stressed, your close friends are always there to immediately notice that and help out.
I am so proud to have known you and thank you R, S, Sh and G for your immense help. I owe you gals and Sh thanks once again for your patience with the kiddos. Their face designs were absolutely amazing and loved it so much that the parents found it hard to make them wash away their face paints after they got home.
Noel had an amazing time and so has kids. An eye opener for me to get things organised. But when things go out of hand and when you need help, I am so blessed to see so many close friends trying to reach me n offering help even before I ask.
I am getting tearful now, as times like this make you feel how lucky you are to have a great bunch of friends. When you are so away from family , its only friends you have got here and to have a right bunch of them, I am so thankful!!
As promised here are shots of the special day:
Now after all that do u think I am ready for a party?? mmhh!! may be may be not!! But My kiddo was all excited when I picked him up from school and guess why?? has already started talking about EASTER PARTY!! I think you all can hear my AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH now!!!
Stumble it!
February 20th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Haha!! I can hear your AHH too. Organizing these parties are not only courageous, it’s also exhausting and hurt my brain, literally! But at the end of the day, it’s all worth the effort when your kid is happy!:)
I asked my kids not to have a big party and give me a break this year. They have agreed in exchange of pocket full of Moolah! Clever me!!:D
That looks like a great fun party inspite of all things you went thru’. New cars have automatic switch off now and Trisha’s car beeps until you switch the head lights off,so that’s a great help. For your next birthday, bug your hubby for a new car!!;D
Asha!!! You read my mind dear!!! a very good excuse to throw my car in the dump and buy a new one eh!! Will Rocky gets convinced??? mmhh!! now you will hear his AAAHHHHH !!!
February 20th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Asha!!! You read my mind dear!!! a very good excuse to throw my car in the dump and buy a new one eh!! Will Rocky gets convinced??? mmhh!! now you will hear his AAAHHHHH !!!
February 20th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I am going ‘huff, puff’ just reading this. But in the end you saved the day, Padmaja. Now lets wait to hear your Easter party story
Sug, ya indeed but I was known for being so organised, guess have got too many things in mind.
February 20th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
“A friend in need is a friend indeed”
Well said Mythreyee!! sometimes you feel so lucky u know!! Thank you so much for visiting me
February 20th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Oh my, very eventful day huh…apart from the party!!
Glad everything worked out inspite of all the hurdles…Noel must have been very pleased. Lovely pics!!
Namratha dear
Me too so glad it worked out and was relieved to see those happy little kiddos. thank you very mcuh dear
February 20th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Looks like you hosted a fabulous party girl! messy, but great fun!:)
Mansi dear, hectic but at the end of the day when u see those lovely kiddos with a happy smile, you just forget all the pains you took.
Thank you dear
February 20th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
OMG! I jus get amazed at how u manage to do all these beautiful luking recipes with you working! That by itself gets me wonderstruck and now Party!
No words..jus rolling eyes!
Dhivya!!
Thank you very much dear!!! I really don’t know how and why i do it? But I thoroughly enjoy entertaining and can’t sit for a second!!
Just trying to live the life to the fullest without any regrets!!
Thank you sweetie
February 21st, 2008 at 2:24 am
Sorry to hear that you had such a tough day, but it all worked out in the end. Its true that friends here are like family. And the painted faces look so cue.
Vims imagine if it didn’t work out?? even to think that i feel so restless u know!!
Anyways it was one hellava party and will remain on my mind for a very long time!!
February 21st, 2008 at 2:31 am
I hear your ahhhhhh too
Oh what a turn of events !! Happy to see your son ’s happy grinning face 
Dear Pravs, Kids make it worthwhile and so you forget what has really happened u know!!
thank you very much
February 21st, 2008 at 5:03 am
the face painting is SO CUTE
love the flowers at the centre of the table too! lovely!
Nags thank you very much dear
February 21st, 2008 at 7:01 am
WOW…… That is some story P… Poor you, the car thing had to happen that day… Lucky for you , your friends are amazing… The kids look sooo cute, and it is soo clear that they had the time of their lives… Noel must’ve been soo happy!
Noel is still excited about being 7 now.
I know Dearest Sig things always happen when you don’t want them to but its only way you know how strong you are to pull through!! So an eye opener and time to sort my act !! he he
February 21st, 2008 at 8:34 am
When it rains, it pours… but we only emerge stronger, right? Hats off to you and your friends!!
Raaga dear, exactly!! thats how I try to be strong and think there are some hidden messages in every mishap.
Thank you so much dear
February 21st, 2008 at 8:48 am
all’s well that ends well
inspite of all the hiccups u managed to pull through and gave fabulous party. so hats off to u and ur friends. face painting looks like so much of fun. just looking at the party pic i can tell that it was quite a successful one.
he he he…
so when r we gonna hear abt easter party?
Dearest Sup, Now what were you saying party?? what party??? not in neaaaaaaaaar future dear!! Just kidding!!!
It was indeed a successful party!!
February 21st, 2008 at 8:51 am
and thats the simpson’s cake!!! i am a huge fan the Simpson’s show
Completely Noel’s choice, I did try to persuade him for a Dr Who cake as you know how I detest Mr Simpson!!
February 21st, 2008 at 11:24 am
I am so glad that by the end of the day, Noel’s party was a huge hit! Those are some llloovvveeelllyy pics (with a scary tone..) Padmaja..:DD Friends are the best! and u are so lucky to have not one but many!
What did u cook for the big party lady?.. U didn’t mention about that I guess- it needs another post!..
Hugs,
Siri
Siri
In all that panicky moments, I actually forgot to click any pictures after I have dished them up on the table. How forgetful eh???
So no mention of the food here!!
Thank you dear and ya I feel lucky and so thankful to god as well siri.
February 21st, 2008 at 2:42 pm
All’s well that ends well. Lovely pics and I can see you all had a gala time.:)
Hi Sailu!!
Thank you dear, we did indeed have a great party!!
All the pains were vanished in a sec when u see those similing kids running around!!
February 21st, 2008 at 4:57 pm
ah, so much trouble to go thru but in the end, the party looks like a hoot! the kids look so adorable.
Kids with a huge smile makes all the pain disappear so not all bad eh!!!
thank you so much dear
February 21st, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Now i feel bad that in the last comment from you post i wrote don’t worry you will breeze throught it.
But still everything went good in the end.
This is one party you and Noel will never forget.
hey sweetie, don’t u worry, things happen and they always happen for a reason. So its my alarm fro being organised or for a new car he he!!
thank you very much and I so wish we were near
February 21st, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Happy B’day to dear Noel!
wow, u had some day, but all’s well that ends well
kids seem to hv a great time
Thank you sweetie and ya even now i feel so stupid for doing that but anyway, all’s well now!!
February 21st, 2008 at 9:09 pm
phew!! i got breathless just reading that. glad all of you enjoyed it in the end. i wish him a fantastic year ahead.
It was indeed Bee but so glad I didn’t mess things any further!!!
He is still excited and feels like a big 7 yr old
February 24th, 2008 at 5:20 am
A real fun Padmaja. Happy birthday to Noel. Viji
Thank you very much Viji!!
February 27th, 2008 at 3:58 am
What an event full day you must have had. But sure all the tension, stress vanished once you saw Noels happy face & other kids bursting with excitment. I did b’day partys till my daughter turned 6 & stopped. Now its cash dealing & she can buy something, but sensible stuff only!! Its easier & convinient too
Seema, this party was a simple one according to him, his earlier ones used to be at diff kids leisure centres with 30 running mad. I have cut down as I booked a holiday for him in May.
Your idea is superb dear
February 28th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
not sure how I missed this post..but looks like all had good fun..great to see these pictures..happy to see you have such good friends too…!
Glad you came dear, thank u very much