Attack of the Shark Party

J's fifth birthday party is just a little over one week away and for the past six months or more he has insisted it be a "Shark Party". So we reserved space at our gym's pool and I've been trying to aquire the much needed plates, cups and such to support the theme.

Finding generic, non-character themed accessories is not so easy. But finally online I scored these shark plates and they even came with a pleasant surprise of having a metallic shimmer.

I bought the basic set and was on my way to the party store to buy the cheaper solid color plates, napkins and tablecloth to coordinate with it, when I decided to show J the cool plates, cups and tablecloth I had already bought and he hadn't seen.

He's going to LOVE them!

J: Those are scary sharks. I wanted nice sharks. Maybe even smiling.

Me: He is smiling. Look, he's showing all of his teeth!

J: No, he is scary. His eyes are slanted. I think he might be mean.

Me: Sigh.

(and before you ask, yes they had Shark Tale stuff, yes they were smiling and no I didn't buy them because I figure that a movie three years old isn't going to generate any recognition or excitement for most of the kids there.)