Turn up the lights, the party's over......

[addiedunn]

Had a HUGE 80th b-day party for my Mom this past weekend. Even though it wasn't meant to be a surprise party and I told her every day for months that we were doing it, alas, it came as a surprise to her. lol. All of her kids and most of her grandchildren were here for it. It was awesome. I have the smallest place of any of my siblings, but since she lives with us and it's so hard on her to travel, we had it here. Lots of good food and cornhole tournaments. Got to see those people I sure wish were closer so we could see them more often.
But I have decided, no more big parties here on our little farm in the city. The chickens had to stay put up for two days. They did not like that and my rooster has been in a bad mood ever since. lol
I'm also a horrible party planner. I have enough food left over for another whole party. I guess at least I didn't underestimate it...that would have been bad. And here it is Wednesday, and I'm just getting over all of it. Whew. I LOVE my family but when we are all together, it is a madhouse. A fun madhouse, but a madhouse, just the same.
And the worst thing of all is....I have barely even had a chance to even get on BYC. The nieces and nephews talked me into getting facebook and I have been over there a lot. He set it to invite everyone I have ever had an email addy for. I could kill him. lol
And now, too, I have that bummed out, "hung-over" feeling you get when something like that is all over....

So, the decision has been made.....I am a party goer, not a party thrower.

 

[babymakes6]

Did your mom enjoy it, or was it too much for her? My grandpa had Alzheimer's and he lived with us for 5 years before he died. I know what it is like!
Hope you have a great "rest of the week!"

 

[addiedunn]

She really seemed to enjoy it but with all of the confusion of having 50 people here, she really was at her best the morning after, when she and I could just go through her gifts again and things were quiet. When she got overwhelmed, she would go in the house and sit in her chair for a bit and everyone understood that, which is good. No one was saying, "where's Mom? Get her out here."
And I took lots of pics and have made a book for her with captions under all of the pictures, so she knows who is who.

 

[2468Chickensrgr8]

Your a good daughter....brings a smile to my heart.....and memories for all your family and friends ...plus your Roo.....

On a personal note...its hard when they get forgetfull...funny at times but hard....