Kayla's 3rd birthday is 3 months away - I can't believe that. Anyway, I am starting to work on kicking around ideas for her party. This was initially not easy b/c every time I asked her what kind of party she wanted, she would say "I want a blue party" or a red one or one with balloons. So I thought I would come up with some neat theme for her like I did the past 2 parties. Until...yesterday, I asked her and her answer was "I want a Backyardigan's party". Huh? I have no clue where that came from. For those that don't know, they are a bunch of cartoon characters on Nick Jr that come up with all sorts of imaginary destinations in their back yards, all while singing. So I think - I can do this. If she's asking for it, that means she wants it. I told J this morning and he said "No I know what she's been telling me all morning". Apparently she had been sharing this news with him and he had no clue what she was talking about. :)

Lucky for Wilton has come out with a new cake pan of Pablo - one of the characters. It's not on their website yet but it will be in July and it's for sale now. I called them today to verify, as I saw the pan on e-bay but not on their site.

Let me also mention I'm thankful Kayla did not say The Wonder Pets as it's one of her favorites and there are not even any toys for them, let alone plates and cups. It's a "new" show, but it's been on for 2 years. Nick Jr has to get their act together.

So now that I've been given my mission, I am on the hunt for party game/activity ideas for 3 year old and favor ideas. I do favors, but I am of the opinion that I'd rather spent a dollar or two more per kid and give something that will not be thrown away on their way out the door. There will be more than 5 kids, but probably less than 10 - so not a huge party. But now that they're 3, I'm guessing I have to entertain them. We tossed around doing it someplace other than our house, but since it's in August and we have a pool and we won't have enough kids to make it cost-effective we're staying home again this year.

So if anyone out there has some ideas - pass them on this way. :)

And speaking of parties - I am heading over to AC Moore this evening to sign up for the Wilton Cake Decorating Class. It is their level 1 class and starts on May 11th (Friday). I'm very excited. Kayla's allergy forced me to make their cakes, but now I'm glad I do and I will continue to do so even if she outgrows her allergy. I now see it something extra special for their special days. And since I have worked hard the past 2 birthdays to make them really exciting and nice cakes - I figured I might as well learn how to do it right. :)

This Friday, we have to skip their gymnastics class because it's "Parent Appreciation Week". And since everything has to revolve around food, this means bagels and cream cheese and other evil dairy items. So...we will skip this week and do a make up class at a later date. But, b/c I feel awful that they have to miss the class they love so much, I am taking them to the Zoo. I've also enlisted my girlfriend and her son Seth who is Kayla's friend. The weather is set to be beautiful so I'm actually looking forward to it. Kayla keep telling me the animals will be in cages. I think she's really trying to verify for her own sanity. LOL Of course, I will post pictures from our adventures at the Philadelphia Zoo.