We are having 4 two-year old girls (and assorted parents and infant siblings) plus Eve on Sunday. But since the weather should be good, I think we're just going to go to the park. I am hoping for low levels of chaos.

We did a cake when we were at my mother's earlier this month and Eve was SO HAPPY to hear us sing and blow out candles.

That was a completely fluke cross post.

wHen I started writing the post Flea hadn't asked about Franny's birthday.

We're going to have cake but no presents or activities. It's basically a big group playdate, with cake.

I bought the first dress I tried on, and I think it was $125. I was on a budget, and it was pretty, and I'm not really a ruffly person. It didn't seem ruffly then, but looking at pictures, it was pretty late '80s. Years later, I coveted Caroline Kennedy's dress.

I can't wear strapless out of fear. I just imagine all the ways it could go wrong, but I think it looks splendid on the right person.

at kid's parties you should only have the number of guests that equal the child's age plus 1

We did that when the boys were little.

Oh hell, what am I gonna wear to the wedding!

Clothes shopping is weird. I was just asked if I wanted to look at "Missy, Womens/Plus size, or Petites" What would you think would be the right answer?

Yes? No? Too slutty cowgirl? Don't make me serial again, people!

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Huh. I almost like this, except for the OH MY GOD WHAT IS SHE WEARING AROUND HER NECK?!

I'm confused, Emily. Is that for the bride, or the bridesmaids?

I like it!

That's adorable, Emily!