How to convince your spouse

The party is coming soon. You know that your child will love to have a clown; you know that the guests will love a clown. And you also know what your spouse will say about the price, right? So do we, and to help, here are some points to make about why you should have a clown. .

In a child's life, there aren't many years when you can have a party. When they become teenagers, they will not want you around for their birthday. Just before the teen years, the party will be at a loud restaurant with the children playing the video games. You have about 3 - 6 years when the child is delighted to have their friends at a party where you can watch them have fun celebrating their birthday.

A child's birthday is unlike any other celebration in the year, because that is the day the activity is about them. The birthday party is remembered long after the child forgets the presents they got. Ask yourself, do you remember all the presents you had at your 7th birthday party? This is a memory your child will keep, and you only have 3 - 6 years to play an active role in that memory. Remember, very soon they will ask you to leave the party so they can have fun!

For you as a parent, a birthday party is a chance to see a rare delight in your child - to watch their eyes light up at a beloved friend arriving, the thrill of burning candles on the cake, or a favorite character coming to their party. Children have an attachment to their clown. We hear from parents all the time that their child remembered and talked about  their clown for months later!

When the program is over, the birthday child says 'will you ever come back?' to the clown. This is a sweet moment you will treasure, and experience shows that children remember parties for many years.

Kids don't remember the presents. They don't remember the cake. They don't remember the decorations. Other than Mom or Dad, they usually don't remember the guests either. But they WILL remember a clown. Why? We make the child feel special. We make them the center of attention - the STAR of the show. It's all about them on this big day.

You will have the memories, and the photos, to cherish for the rest of your life. It is a decision you will always be glad you made, and when your child snuggles up at the end of the day and says 'Mom, that was the best party ever', you'll just want to burst with joy. Remind your husband that each year's birthday comes just once in a lifetime, and there is no changing a party once it has passed. He will be a hero for making the party a super memory, and when his child tells him  'Daddy, I loved my party', that will be a prized moment in his life.

To also help convince him that a truly spectacular party is within the family budget, put aside $10 each month. Tuck into your jewelry box, and when the party comes around, you've got a nice pile of cash to pay for everything.