For the benefir of lala and issa, luis, enzo, and miguel:

Pei's swimming birthday party was a success, despite the grouchy and grumpy attitude of the birthday boy who didn't want to get out of the pool.

It was a bit rainy that afternoon but it was not enough to stop the kids from enjoying the water.  Pei - who was already charcoal gray from sun exposure even before the official party started - did not even want to smile.  He just wanted to stay in the pool.

But his mommy prevailed, and the party ensued.  The host was ok, especially considering how hot it must have been for her to be in her bunny costume.  The games were fun, even for me!  Pei smiled and laughed (finally!) while watching his classmates and playmates play, but he didn't join them.  The host was even able to get 5 daddies and 6 mommies to play parlor games too!  And Oyo also became part of the games, when Abby brought him during the "Bring me" game as the oldest guest at the party. 

The magician was blah.  He was not much of a showman, and his tricks were not very exciting for kids.  Plus, it was unforgivable of him that he smoked a cigarette as part of one of his tricks! Duh! I had to tell him some kids are allergic to that before he put it out. 

Pei's crush also came to the party, although she was late so she didn't take part in the games.  It was so cute how Pei blushed when she arrived and how he totally ignored her while giving dagger looks to Ning who was pointing the cute little girl out to all of us. 

The party ended before 6 p.m., but I think the kids went back to the pool and stayed until 8.  So I think it was still a success, because eventhough Pei did not participate much in the party proper, he certainly had loads of fun before and after.

Pictures of the party will be uploaded in our multiply site.  I don't know what's wrong with blogdrive, but I can't upload the pics here.