On Kiddie Parties, Mascots, etc.

It was Kelsea’s 3rd birthday party at Jollibee Madrigal Alabang yesterday. She has been telling us (and even her grandparents) a few months before that she’ll be having a party in Jollibee. I was having second thoughts about this. First, my mind was set that her next “birthday party” will be on her 7th year. Second, we wanted a kids day-out as a celebration. Lastly, I was not sure if she’s still afraid of mascots. But because of her liking Jollibee’s videos in YouTube, she kept on hinting of a Jollibee party. So we gave in. I only had 2 weeks to plan.

Since we only wanted a simple 3rd birthday party, we just availed of Jollibee’s party package to be hassle-free.   We chose the customized food package for the adults (P160 each) and kiddie meals (P124 each). Party fee was very minimal at 1,250 which includes 30 balloons, 20 game prizes, 10 crayons, guestbook and the most important of all…. Jollibee mascot. The other essential suppliers I got were Ken Javier of Pixelight Photography and Design and Diane of Cupcakes by Majesto. Both of them were my sister’s tie-up suppliers in her kiddie party services biz, Party Lounge Online. Pictures and supplier ratings will be included in my next blog.


There were a total of 85 guests (adults and kids) on my list but not all arrived. The party was set to start at 10am but as usual, it didn’t start on time. Guests started to arrive around 10.30am and they were the ones living far from North of Metro Manila. Why is it always that those who live nearer the place are the ones who are late? Anyway, no big deal for me. What’s important for me is for them to show up 🙂 Since we started late, I decided to let the party be extended for 30mins (that’s an additional P500). I was not allowed to extend for an hour since there will be a next party.


Unfortunately, the day could have been enjoyable if Kelsea was feeling well. She had a slight fever a day before but very active. Early morning, the fever was gone. But she became less active. When we got to the party venue, she only wants to be carried. She only played a few times with her best friend Erin then went back to either me, Mark or lolo. Well, most of the time with daddy to carry her. The party continued but I was not satisfied with whole event. Mainly because the games were done very quickly and they were not so fun games. Is it maybe because we started late? Since the kids were mostly toddlers, they should have prepared team games for adults. That was what I was looking for. It could have been more fun. 


When Jollibee the mascot came in, many became so excited to have their pictures taken. That includes me. I wanted to have a family picture with Jollibee but Kelsea’s still afraid 🙁 The whole time Jollibee was there, she just covered her eyes and stayed on Mark’s shoulders. I don’t know why she was still afraid. I thought she had overcome her fear on mascots because she was not afraid when we had our picture taken with Dora the Explorer mascot a few months ago.


So overall, our daughter didn’t enjoy her party because of two things: not feeling well and fear of mascots. I dunno if it was just a coincidence but she also was not feeling well last year when she had her 2nd birthday party at my parent’s house.

But I was happy to see relatives and close friends who attended the party. It was somewhat of a quick mini reunion 🙂 And most of all, I’m happy that Kelsea got so many gifts she all loved! Thanks! Watch out for my next blog with the party pictures and supplier ratings.