We put the baby to bed and even though we had originally decided it would just be Zayd, Sam and I, Zahra expressed an interest in going. And when she put on her shalwar kameez without crying about it's itchiness, (a first!), I decided to let her tag along.
She was wild eyed and hyper on the way there, "Mommy! I forgot Daddy and Zaydie were even in the car because I was looking so much at you but then who would be driving if it's not you and I know it's not you because I'm looking at you." "Yes." She was asleep by the time we made it to the valet, thank goodness for valet. We got out of our car behind another family carrying another passed out five year old girl. So we were definitely at the right place.
When we walked in, my kids wanted to know where the play room was, "there's not even soccer balls!?" Ha. After adjusting, Zayd loved the experience. I told him he could get as much dessert as he wanted, sprite as he wanted, go wherever within the hall just don't leave. The kids ran all over the stage, inched between adults, and devoured the tiny cakes. It was just like I remember except they weren't hiding under all of the tables.
Zahra spent a little time making very sad puppy dog eyes, then just went to sleep on my lap. Multiple people commented on how I used to go to sleep at parties. I thought we all did...I had even listed it as an option for things to do when my kids asked.
All in all, the bride was beautiful, the music was great, the hookah was plentiful, and I loved seeing my WWC childhood family.
I wish we could join them again tonight for the actual wedding but we're cruising tomorrow! I'm very impressed with the stamina everyone had yesterday (even Zahra) but I'd better not push it.
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