Let's get this party started!

Okay, so I'll admit. I love to plan parties. Maybe a little too much. Now is this such a bad thing? I don't think so. Morgan would say otherwise.

A couple months ago she asked if she could have a party for her birthday. I said yes, partly because I wanted to plan it. Pitiful, I know. So here we are less than 24 hours away and I'm in the full "adrenaline" of it all. Morgan keeps pulling me back down and keeping things in check.

I envisioned huge platters of food, elaborate decorations, an unforgettable "theme" and the cutest party favors ever. I saw a whole evening of activities coming together for our theme, whatever that was to be.

Morgan envisioned all her friends coming over, hanging out, playing a few games and eating a ton of pizza and Mountain Dew.

This is where it gets tricky. Compromise.

Yes, we had to compromise. Mostly I had to back down and not insist on things feeding from my party-planning obsession. Morgan and I are alike in a lot of ways, but not when it comes to things like this. Morgan is a "minimalist" and I am a "go overboard and then some" type of person. Now that she is a teenager and tells me just what she wants and how she wants it, I can't live out my wildest dreams through her. Bummer.

It is about her, not me.

Its her party, not mine.

What I like may not be the same as a teens taste.

I know, I know.

I guess this birthday party stuff is just an example of things to come. How dare she grow up and have her own opinion! Just kidding. She has grown into a fine young lady who stands up for her thoughts and values. I guess that is the ultimate goal. Even if it is hard to accept sometimes. :)