That means only one thing... well, maybe several things but there is one particular aspect of his party that I am really excited about. And I don't mean the alcohol tab.
I get to create a Powerpoint presentation full of incredibly embarrassing photos from his childhood. Isn't that a parent's rite of passage?
Back in 'my day'... it was common to see a few pieces of cardboard adhered to the wall of the 21st birthday party venue, all covered with photographs that made the guests chuckle... and the birthday boy/girl (and their siblings!) cringe with embarrassment.
Now that it's the 21st Century, us parents go one step further and project life-size images onto the largest empty wall, with a slide show on perpetual repeat. Often to hideous music. Can't wait!
I'm planning to include photos like this...
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| Every little boy wants to be Superman, even me |
And this...
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| My first day of school |
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| Deep in thought |
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| I drank too much at my 18th birthday party |
But I'll also include photos like this...
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| Hangin' with my gorgeous mum and my big bro on my 18th b'day |
I've got so many incriminating photos of this young man, his 21st birthday photo slideshow is going to be magnificent! Too bad most of the guests probably won't remember much the next day. Perhaps I can send them home with a DVD. You know, in lieu of a lollie bag.
Did your parents embarrass you at your 21st?
Haha, in your day?? I had those cardboard photo pages at my 21st too... it was only 12 years ago, hmmm, point taken.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Great photos and it is definitely your prerogative to put as many embarrassing shots and stories out there as possible. You've done the hard yards Mama! xo
"Excellent"... with evil laugh and hand rubbing. We've been earmarking this pics since our teen was born! DVD is good idea, but why not go global and post on YouTube? Hope it goes well for you :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! That is tooooo funny !
ReplyDeleteMy parents embarrass me all the time. It didn't stop at my 21st :)
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Oh I think a giveaway DVD is an excellent idea! Or you cold upload it to you tube so they (and the rest of the world) can see it later.
ReplyDeleteMy mum did nothing. In fact I created my wall of shame. Sad really.
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Aw, I missed out on this rite of passage, but you can bet I'm already planning my girls' shame night!
ReplyDeleteI turned 21 in 1999. I told my parents they were not allowed to do a photo board. My dad hooked up the computer monitor to the VCR and played photos and videos on an endless loop. he said it wasn't technically a photo board. I was mortified!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your baby boy!
Fantastic! It is every parent's rite of passage to embarrass on their child's 21st! I was embarrassed (via photo board) and I shall embarrass my now 2.5 year old when she is 21... I already have some classic pics up my sleeve! Enjoy the party :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, and we have so much more incriminating evidence these days with digital cameras. Your son is adorable (is that ok to say about a 21 year old?!). Have fun preparing to humiliate him.
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