We have had Clara's birthday party at a local park with a playground and kiddie pool for the past two years. The first year, on Clara's third birthday, Clara learned the hard way not to drink the pool water. She had a messy accident on the playground in her bathing suit. The second year, on Clara's fourth birthday, she woke up vomiting before the party even started! Although the previous two parties have been successful overall, this one was the best, and I owe it to my mom. She prepared everything while I went fishing. I do feel a little guilty.
