Play-Doh Birthday

Picking a theme for Mai’s 3rd birthday was an easy decision. You have all heard me talk about our daughter’s love for Play-Doh. It only made sense to celebrate her special day with her favorite activity.

It was no easy feat getting ready for the party. As I tried to turn our home into a Play-Doh filled wonderland, our Play-doh crazed daughter chased me around the house trying to get her hands into some of the decorations & activities.

“Mama, can I have that Play-doh?”

“This is for your party.Why don’t you play with what you already have?”

“Mama, you need to learn to share.”

How can you argue with that logic? I did learn to share that day & allowed her a little bit for playtime while preparing for her bash. It was a busy week. We had a lot to do.

Decorations were hung.

A name banner made out of foam shapes.

Paper lanterns with Play-Doh lids hanging from them.

Play-Doh was made.

We made enough Play-Doh for 8 kids. We threw in some extra from a box that we received at Christmas. Play-Doh made a perfect decoration for this theme party. The giant Play-Doh bucket was made by using a $2 pail that I found at the Family Dollar, some spray paint & construction paper.

Goodie bags were put out.

Goodie bags for the kids…filled with Play-Doh of course.

Cupcakes were baked.

Multi-colored cupcakes fit perfectly inside of empty & clean Play-Doh containers.

Activities were planned.

Our activity table had a rainbow collection of homemade Play-Doh for each party goer. Table included rolling pins, a bowl of cookie cutters & molds & Play-Doh presses.

After many weeks of planning & days of preparation the big day finally came. We had one excited girl on our hands. She was so eager for her party that she woke mommy & daddy up at 6am, which turned out to be a blessing since we still had much to do. We managed to hold her back from attacking all of the Play-Doh until her first guests arrived & then it was game on. All of the kids dove right in.

I would like to tell you that they were able to contain all of their creations to the one designated table, but alas the whole house became their own personal Play-doh factory. They crafted hearts & cars & Play-doh cupcakes.

Despite the trail of little Play-Doh footprints tracked throughout the house, it was a beautiful day. Our house was filled with children’s laughter & a lot of joy today. My heart is happy.

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