The invite said 1-3. The second invite said 3pm. Somewhere in my frazzled brain I screwed up the times. I knew we would have to leave early from one to get to the other but I thought the festivities began at noon. I even went so far as to ask if I should feed the kids or if there would be lunch (because...in my head it started at NOON). I rushed the children out the door and was so proud as we entered the building at the wildlife center promptly at 11:59. I was then told by an employee that I was early for the party that started at 1:30pm. Ugh. So I drove the kids all the way back home to have lunch only to view the invite which clearly stated 1pm. By the time I got back there it was 1:30. Hence, the early and late for the same party. That's a new one for me. Time is a thing I greatly respect. Here it was taunting me to chill a bit I guess.
The Merritt Family greeted us with a smile at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center. It was a fun walk through the woods to the pond. The children were given nets and were instructed how to collect the critters living along the edge of the water. Ethan scooped up his little tadpoles so we could get a better view. Emily had her pant legs turned up before the instructions were even finished. There we were...moms that have known each other for quite a few years now watching as our (not so little anymore) children were exploring the mysteries of the water's edge.
A walk back for some cake and singing made the event complete. Oh wait...did I mention the adorable gift bags? Special plastic bags filled with paint your own birdhouses and suncatchers (handmade at that). "These are the coolest gift bags ever!!!" was shouted from the backseat.
Going to an environmental center for a birthday party was also a new thing...so I doubled up at one event. I also have to say I don't think I ever screwed up a time like that...new all around. BUT, it turned out to be a wonderful time despite my timing tribulations. Thank goodness tadpoles can't tell time.
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