Addison is 6. I truly can't believe it; 6 sounds like such a big number - such a big boy!! And this big boy, if you know him, is ALL about parties. His parties, others parties, planning parties, throwing parties. He likes them and he's good at it. But...he's a bit indecisive; changing the "theme" of his party just about every week. It actually started to get on my nerves cause guess where he got his love of parties from? Yup, his mama. And I can't plan a good party if he's constantly changing his mind!!!!!!
So, I finally "helped" him land on an idea and we went to work planning it. Peter Pan!! This, I thought, would appeal to both our little boy and little girl guests and be a lot of fun to plan!! So, Welcome to Neverland!!
The baseboards in the Dining Room were lined with a rough version of the London Skyline.
Vintage prints of Peter Pan framed around the house.
The kitchen became Mermaid's Lagoon complete with Mermaid's Treasure (plant gel beads that proved to be A LOT of fun! I would highly recommend them as a stocking stuffer) and blue goo!!
Wendy never looked so good :)
Our room beneath the stairs became the Indian camp. I hung a gigantic drop cloth from the stairs and put blankets, pillows and tinker toys inside.
Peter, the Indian Chief and Tiger Lilly in the teepee.
Little Indian
Some photo taking fun!!
Peter, Wendy, Smee and Captain Hook!
The crew!! We have Tick-Tock, the crocodile, Michael, Peter, a lost boy, Indian Chief, another Lost Boy, some Indians, Smee, Wendy and Tiger Lilly!!
Addison's closet became the Lost Boys' Hideout!
The treasure!!
Eli's room became Pixie Hollow
Before long, Hook heard of the fun that was happening and decided to make some walk the plank.
Hook's Pirate Ship
In Neverland, you get to eat whatever you want and so the guests got to decorate their own cupcakes!
The party is over and it's time for bed in the nursery!
Some things you should know about Addison, age 6:
*Addison is a leader.
*Addison loves superheros. Turning things into superheroes, drawing them, pretending to be them.
*Addison takes his own showers!
*Addison's emotions have started to "mature". There is not much yelling or tantrum throwing anymore. He talks politely and is quite calm with his siblings.
*Addison LOVES being with his friends.
*Addison enjoys school at home and is really interested in math and history.
*Addison enjoys arts and crafts.
*Addison puts on his coat and goes outside almost every day on his own without being asked to.
*Addison loves the library.
*Addison has a lot of energy and likes to get it out with running, bike riding, sports and wrestling.
*Addison loves tradition and schedules and plans.
*Addison enjoys being a helper and involved in ideas and planning.
*Addison loves Samuel and is very affectionate with him.
*Addison would like to start karate lessons.
*Addison has read his first 5 books.
*Addison picks out his own clothes every day.
*Addison does not enjoy being alone.
*Addison is not a picky eater and has quite the appetite.
*Addison loves presents.
*Addison LOVES eating out, getting take out, having family night or Daddy night.
*Addison is sweet, creative, affectionate, a thinker, imaginative, a good negotiator and a lot of fun.
I love you, my sweet 6 year old!
~Mama
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