THE ASTRO ANNIVERSARY

J-31 If you do it this far in advance, you can be downright proud of yourself. For the others, no stress (we will teach you the basics of organization), even super late, we can still throw a party that will bring you absolute glory when you get out of school. A month before then, it's time to look at the invitation cards. To do it yourself with the family or to buy ready-made.

J-20 It's time to fill out the invitation cards… Depending on the age and motivation of the future Thomas Pesquet who serves as your child, he can do it himself or you will take care of it! To do this together, take out everything you have on hand: stickers, stamps, stars and comets. It's still more fun to customize than to rewrite the same information 10 times. Pro tip : do not forget to indicate your name and that of your child on the card. It may sound silly, but it will prevent Thomas from ending up alone in his rocket!

J-15 Le birthday theme is closed. It's time to shop if you shop online. The birthday decoration (balloons, balloons, balloons, and why not a Piñata rocket), dishes (especially birthday candles, do not forget the candles, do not forget the candles, do not forget the candles (there is experience)), the disguise (let's be crazy) and the guest gifts.

D-15 ALWAYS It's time to work on the detailed schedule for the day and how to keep the astronauts busy.

J-10 Only 10 days left to imagine a custom-made space suit for you! Yes, because it's all in the head and if the children see you in disguise, they will immediately be projected into the cosmos. A few disguise accessories are enough. There is a silver bomber that has been sleeping for a few years in your closet? And lamé leggings, come on!! It's okay, we all make mistakes. In short, silver, shiny, bling! If you read these tips too late, there are quantities of last-minute solutions, but it's less practical (aluminum, the goldfish jar)...

J-7 Here we are. Almost. I would spin the metaphor of take-off… We are getting to the heart of the matter, we will have to organize the day: choice of birthday games and manual activities, fill in the schedule for the day, print the printables, memorize the rules of the birthday games, prepare the playlist. We'll lend you ours if you're not feeling David Guetta right now. At the same time, I understand, is not David who wants.

J-1 The excitement starts to build. Thomas slipped into his jumpsuit. He wants to sleep with it. It suits me. One less thing to deal with. I set up my space decoration, I inflate the balloons with air to train my lungs to breathe in orbit. As for the helium, I keep them for tomorrow (because they don't last more than 12 hours glued to the ceiling). There is always the IFloat solution (a spray that keeps the helium in the balloons for several days). Does it smell like experience? A small step for you, but a revolution for My Little Day!

The birthday cake! Thomas doesn't want to get fat compared to his jumpsuit and neither do I, compared to mine. So, let's keep it simple. A moon-shaped yogurt cake and a star-shaped chocolate cake. I wanted to get into the cosmos cake, but faced with the magnitude of the task, I give up. And then right now, the cosmos and I, we're a little angry. I add a few toppers, sugar decorations and since I'm fishing, I make DIY moons to plant.

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⏰ D-DAY ⏰

5h45 No need to wake up, at 5:45, Thomas is on the job. Already dressed, then. Fly me to the Moon by Sinatra, Walking On the Moon by The Police, Supermassive Black Hole by Muse… A little playlist to get you started!

9h It's time to get ALL out birthday decoration planned, and to make piles for the preparation of the pockets: a pile of sweets, a pile of small gifts, a pile of stickers, a pile of pockets... In short, to get organized for the day (the simpler it is, the more Thomas will be able to -want to- help you).

10 h It's time to inflate your balloons (star, rocket, iridescent moon,…)! We erect the table decoration. We don't forget the robot plates, the rocket cups, the paper napkins, the placemats or the paper tablecloth, in case of missed take-off (#Apollo1dansmonsalon).

12 h That's it, it's all ready, it's like being on the international space station, but better. It's so beautiful, I'm proud of myself. I will even contact Elon Musk, maybe he is looking for a decorator for his SpaceX rockets.

13 h We eat a bite, if there is still a usable corner of the kitchen.

14 h It's time to put on my space cowgirl costume!

15 h That's it, you can't go back, they've all arrived (the children are VERY punctual for birthdays). Once everyone is there, and the parents have fled in shame at the total look of your decor/outfit, it's time to introduce yourself. The most practical thing is to get in a circle and start. “Me, I am the mother of…, I am not a mistress. ". Everyone gives their first name, their age, the name of their mistress, their favorite game, their favorite color, their favorite cartoon. And in a confidential tone, you can say what the games will be and what the afternoon rule is: we all play together and we don't go to Thomas's room unless he invites you at the very end of birthday party !

15h10 To begin we make two teams, I propose the astronauts and the astronauts to put it simply. Of course, if you have something better up your sleeve, I'm all for it! Now that the teams are ready, we have a little astro quiz to get on your feet? Who knows the planets? The stars ?

15h15 Now that we have the information for our interstellar journey, I suggest you prepare to become true cosmonauts. We will start with the grimace game Martian.

15h25 Now that we know how to communicate with extraterrestrials, I want to be sure that everyone is in great shape for our trip to the heart of the galaxy. Let's go for a little aerobics session spatial (you can make large slow movements to change gravity).

15h40 You're in great shape, that's perfect. But now, I need to know, if everyone knows how to respect piloting instructions. If you want to get by at NASA, it's important. For this, I offer you a new game: in good order, astronauts!

16 h Well, I think we have a great team to travel to the depths of the universe! You deserve a small reward. What do you think ? The problem is that I only have one gift, while you all deserve it. But I have a great game for you: the musical gift. The winner will be able to have the gift.

16h10 I'm exhausted, aren't you? I offer you a manual activity space before snack time. How about build your paper spaceship ?

16h40 It's tea time, but the table is on a super distant planet! Are we all getting on our ship to get there? I made you an astronaut snack (aka aluminum brick juice, or Pom-pot)! You know what we sing for a birthday, even in the depths of the universe?

17 h Have you regained your strength for the adventure? I suggest you take our space shuttle (a small train) for a new adventure: the treasure hunt for Jupiter!

17h20 Well, you are sacred explorers! But be careful, now you have to go back to Earth! For this, I offer you a relay-planets !

17h40 Phew we returned safe and sound! Doesn't that make you want to dance? THE birthday game of musical statues looks perfect to me! Ready to strike a pose, as if we were walking on the moon?

17h50 Finally, what if we opened the birthday gifts of Thomas?

18h10 That's it, you're saved, you can stretch out on the sofa and not think about anything.

18h11 Oh yes, cancel your dinner and your outings for the next 10 days!

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Advice from friends

Friendly advice (part 1): ce astronaut birthday retroplanning gives pride of place to dreams. It's about ideal birthday party according to U.S. It does not take into account games that are brushed aside by children, it does not take into account children who huff before you have even finished your sentence and those who want to go over and over again to the game of funny faces . Don't hesitate to click on your child's age and pick up the birthday games that have not been suggested in this list. There are plenty ! 

Friendly advice (part 2): ce birthday countdown was written for kids who love astronauts, and kids who love astronauts are often 7, 8 or 9 years old. For smaller (very precocious) or older children (perhaps thanks to you your child will really become Thomas Pesquet), I advise you to take a look at the selection of birthday games for your child's age. It will be more suitable!