Spoiled Rotten

I'm slowly coming to terms that we may have spoiled Lily.  My mom has a well worn saying "You can't spoil a baby" which may be true for a 4month old but I think at 11months we are more into toddlerhood.  I didn't quite realise that we were spoiling her until one day I was sitting at my parents.  My dad was pushing her in her princess car as she hit the horn and waved to her adoring minions (that would be us).  My dad would stop on account of his back starting to hurt and she would shriek in protest, always earning her another lap around the living room.
  More evidence comes from the birthday party we have been planning for her.  She will be turning one in February and it has become sort of a big deal.  It started off as a small, causal affair and it has now turned into a huge event with 15kids invited and I don't even know how many adults(and I'm pretty sure I've left people out, its like my wedding guest list all over again).  So now I have a birthday party to plan and quite frankly I am in way over my head.  People who know me know that planning has never been my strong suit.  If I was left to plan my own wedding it would have consisted of a bowl of punch, a bag of chips and the Wii set up so people could bowl.  The last birthday party I planned was my 22nd birthday party.  That involved strippers.  Last time I checked strippers are not appropriate entertainment at first birthday parties.  I've pretty much sent out the invites (hand made because I am whipped) however the more I plan the more I realise: I AM DOING THIS WRONG.  My most fatal flaw is that I've supplied the kids with plastic wands and swords.  I have given kids basically sticks, am going to jack them up with candy and then stick them in the same room-there is no way they are NOT going to hit each other.  Also there is a mix of older kids so while I can stick the babies in the "baby pit" and let them battle it out I'm scared I'm going to bore the older ones to death-So if anyone is reading this and can think of a few toddler games (between 1-5yrs) please let me know.  My mom who is usually the voice of reason, the reason things like my wedding took place is just as bad when it comes to Lily.  Just ask her how much baking she did the other day (hint:over four dozen cupcakes are sitting in our freezer).  I'm pretty sure I'll blog more about her birthday as it gets closer, since I'm worried people are going to think it sucks (neurosis yes please!)

Exhibit A:My first attempt at anything crafty-Lily's invite for the prince and princess party.

 Need more? Take our house and also my parent's house.  Once very adult and sophisticated looking, both residences have become monuments to Lily.  Her toys have slowly leaked out of her toy box and now are a dominant focal point in the room.  I swear, kids are like the Borg- resistance is futile.  One day your house is all modern contemporary with all the best Ikea can offer and then BAM it looks like a toy store has taken a dump in your living room.

Exhibit B: My parent's former living room. It use to be modern contemporary

 It dawned on me, maybe Lily isn't the spoiled one, I mean she's spoiled but it may be some overflow from the generation before her.  When my mom uses the phrase "you can't spoil a baby" at work I don't think she means Lily, I think she's referring to me.