Pinterest...You SUCK.

   Planning a party for a 2 year old these days can easily turn in to the theatrics of planning a wedding 20 years ago. It's insane! The competitive nature of parents these days doesn't help. I got sucked in. I will admit it. I got on pinterest and started pinning every. single. Minnie. Mouse. Item. Then I searched for TWO HOURS for the best way to make the bows for the cute little Minnie ear cupcakes. I hate fondant and wanted an easier way. Two HOURS. (By the way...If you get sucked in as well, there is a lovely youtube video that shows how to make them from Starburst.)

  I had this awesome plan of an adorable pink and white polka dot party. Polka Dot cupcake liners. Pink plates. Pink table cloth. Carefully cut out Minnie Ears every where. Centerpiece made of spray painted styro foam balls made to look like Minnie Ears with flowers and ribbon! I was gonna go ALL OUT!

  Then I started stressing. How do I make the cupcakes? When will I make the centerpiece? How will I find time in between cleaning the house and being a Mom and Wife to cut out all those black construction paper circles for the Minnie Ears? What food should I make? What will we drink? Oh no! Goodie bags! More craftiness I have to pull out of nowhere!

   We decided to go to Party City to get supplies. I knew full well I would have to go to a craft store as well, because Party City couldn't possibly have all the stuff I need. Then...It happened. I walked down the wrong aisle. Arrington saw the Minnie's Bow-Tique section. All the cheapo, Made in China, cartoon crap that you will probably NOT see on Pinterest because it's not "trendy" enough. Her face lit up. She said "Minnnnnnnnnie!" And...It was over. I bought just about every single Made in China crappy cartoon item they had, right down to the plastic goody bags and toys. We are going back on Saturday for the balloons.

   At first, I felt a little deflated. I wanted it to be a certain way. Then I stopped and realized a few things. Most importantly, it's HER party! She isn't going to care when she's older that I cut out all those Minnie Ears by hand til I had blisters or made Minnie Bows out of melted Starburst til I burned off my finger prints.To be honest, she won't remember much about it besides the pictures. And she will know we loved her because we are all wearing cheesy Minnie and Mickey ears. Minnie and Mickey Ears that we bought at Party City to go with her cheesy Minnie's Bow-Tique Decorations that were made in China! And you know what? She is going to love it. Believe it or not, this was CHEAPER! And Pinterest.....You can SUCK IT!

P.S. Stay tuned for photos from the UN-Pinteresty Party. You can PIN IT! HAHAHAHAHA