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Why Surprise Parties Could be a Bad Idea for the First Born

She's not a huge fan of the surprises (sort of like her dad)

I thought she would love a surprise (sort of like her mom).

Here's how it went down...

(a conversation with Brad and I earlier in the week)

B: Wow. Look at these great specials to Oakland. I should get a ticket.
Me: Yes. You should get a ticket.
B: OK. I will get a ticket.
Me: Pick a kid to go with you. I pick Abbie.
B: Yes. I will pick Abbie and surprise her and not tell her we are going. Just surprise her.

(an hour before take-off)

B: Abbie, we are actually in (our takeoff city...) because Daddy is going on a trip

B: Yeah. So daddy is going on a trip to visit Grandma.

B: And I have an extra ticket for you to come. You are coming with me.

Abbie: I don't want to go!

Abbie: Mommy stop blogging this!

Abbie: This is the meanest trick you've ever done to me. I don't want to leave my mommy.

Mommy: You are so lucky you don't have to go to school for 2 more days! Or go to dance class!

Abbie: I don't have any clothes to wear.

(24 hugs and kisses, some reassurances, a packed bag, and 30 minutes later)
Abbie: Bye mommy!

Comments

AnnEE said…
Oh my funniest post in a long time.

Although, I will say that the first crying picture was really sad. Then she did the snotty "Stop blogging this" picture, and I stopped being sad.

I did want to hug her though.

Congrats, Target. You were a success.
April 20, 2008 at 8:43 PM
Anonymous said…
You are such a mean mom.
April 20, 2008 at 9:36 PM
Tristan said…
Great blogging! I love that you captured every moment on camera! I hope she has fun!
April 20, 2008 at 9:52 PM
MissLed said…
You guys are the most fun parents in the world! Surprise vacations! Seriously- do you want to adopt me? I'm sure she will have a blast, once she gets over the initial tears.

BTW - That "Stop blogging this" picture is classic!
April 20, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Emily said…
LOL, loved the pictures, and I am sure she will have so much fun...
I think next time Toph goes out of town, I am going to suggest taking a child.
Good Idea.
April 21, 2008 at 6:26 AM
Christy said…
Oh Abbie - I so agree. I do not like suprises either - bad OR good ones. However, once you get over the pain and suffering, I bet you have a great time with Grandma!
April 21, 2008 at 6:54 AM
Unknown said…
This was a great story!

I'm so glad that you can appreciate Abby for who she is.
April 21, 2008 at 8:45 AM
Jessica said…
I'm a first born and we just like a little bit of control, alright? Don't make fun.
April 21, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Sally said…
I came to find your blog so I could tell you that I saw your nice husband and adorable Abbie at church yesterday! Abbie is so sweet and cute and we sang to her loudly in Primary...I hope she had a good time.

Jason (my husband) was glad to see Brad. I wish we lived in the same town so we could hang out.
April 21, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Hazen5 said…
Sooooooooo Funny!!! How come her hand is cut out of the "Stop Blogging" picture. What was her finger doing??!!
April 21, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Jenibelle said…
What's so sad is that our kids know that WHATEVER they do is now fodder for blogging. Poor, poor, lucky Abbie!
April 21, 2008 at 8:19 PM
diane said…
My daughter asked for a surprise party for her birthday and is now planning every detail...SURPRISE?!
April 21, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Lorena said…
That's a great one! I'll have to remember it! I would be a little worried about the wardrobe, as well.
April 22, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Hollyween said…
I love how you chronicled the entire thing. That was great.

I like her tears and then it turning all into happiness. It will be good for her!!!
April 22, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Jessica G. said…
Ah, the emotional spectrum of kindergartners...
April 22, 2008 at 3:33 PM
weeze or Alissa said…
oh too funny...but I'm glas you got her on the plane. My kids won't even go near things they aren't prepared for...they are older now but things like Santa...big no go.

weeze

p.s. please call me so we can get together. I'm stalking you. You live so close and it's a shame that I don't know diddly about my awesome cousins. 253-5347
April 23, 2008 at 6:11 AM
Linsey said…
Once we took a VERY LONG (extra emphasis there) trip to surprise my grandma. Halfway there we called her and she said she wasn't ready for us to come so we turned around! She's a firstborn too!!
April 23, 2008 at 6:28 AM
Jake said…
Don'tcha love grateful children? Mine would be equally "thrilled"!
April 24, 2008 at 2:30 PM
mamasuisse said…
Am I a bad person that her tears made me laugh?
April 27, 2008 at 4:38 PM
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