There are many great types of birthdays for kids to have but
one of the most exciting; particularly the first time is the pajama party. Girls
especially love to have pajama parties, slumber parties, sleepovers, and any
number of other names you can come up with to say the same thing. The point is
they love having their friends over to spend the night and cause all manner of
mayhem and mischief.
There are many great ways you could pull off the perfect pajama party but you
must remember at all times that a house full of giggling girls requires a good
humor and a huge bottle of your favorite head ache remedy (non-alcoholic on this
occasion of course). Once you have a nice supply of aspirin on hand you may
begin hashing out the details. One important detail however is when during the
sleepover cake and ice cream should be eaten and gifts should be opened. Most
children prefer sooner during the event rather than later so that they can play
with their haul of loot with their friends.
If this is the case, you need to have the decorations in place ahead of the
party, which is probably a good idea anyway. If you've decided on a particular
theme great, if not there's really nothing wrong with a pajama theme for the
cake and decorations. You can even have fuzzy bunny slippers if you want and no
one will complain.
Speaking of fuzzy bunny slippers, the dress for a decent pajama party is ultra
casual. Why not wear a pair and see what everyone thinks? If bunnies aren't your
thing, there are plenty of pajama footwear options available that should be a
hit for an event such as this. Be sure to bring your favorite nail polish along
as manicures and pedicures are often the rule rather the exception as the night
hours move along. You might find that by the next morning you have a different
color of polish on every fingertip and every toe. It's all in good fun though
and perfectly acceptable pajama birthday party attire.
The problem with a pajama birthday party for many parents organizing them is
that we underestimate the eating abilities of a few girls no matter what age
they may be. Be aware that having plenty of food on hand, that these girls can
help themselves to is an absolute must for the success of your pajama birthday
party. Great midnight snacks might include pizza rolls, chips, a veggie tray to
keep in the fridge, and microwave popcorn (a must if movies may be involved).
You should also have some easy to prepare breakfast "fixings" on hand too
because it is unlikely that anyone involved is going to have too much sleep.
This means sleepy breakfast preparation. Cereal, toaster waffles or tarts, and
oatmeal are excellent choices for easy to prepare breakfast choices to have
after a long night of pajama partying. Be sure to have plenty of milk and juice
on hand as well so that various morning tastes are accommodated.
A pajama birthday party is a right of passage that many girls dream of before it
happens. Be sure to plan activities and events that will keep the night moving
on and make efforts that everyone feels comfortable and at home. Get to know
parents and be sure to invite favorite night time friends (i.e. Teddy bears or
favorite blankets) along for security and to insure that things go smoothly for
all invited (this is particularly important with younger girls having their
first pajama parties). You want to make sure that the night is a success by
making it memorable for your daughter and her friends. Have plenty of craft
projects, great food, even better movies, and games on hand to keep boredom from
becoming an issue. If you do all of these things your daughter should have the
pajama birthday party of her dreams.
