My 6yo's birthday last week seriously cramped my writing
time. I worry when days pass without writing. Will I forget how to write?
Will my pen weep ink on my desk? Will my ideas elope with some other writer?
With that inspiration I got a little writing time and pulled
the party together. You'll have to
resist judging the literary merit of the following Little Mermaid-inspired party
surprise:
"Stop the music! I just received a letter from Ariel."
I know you are having a birthday party, but Scuttle flew in with news: Ursula
is trying to overthrow my kingdom!
I'm away on my honeymoon with my true love,
Prince Erik. So, I need your help. Will you help me stop Ursula? Wonderful! I
knew you would.
First, you'll need to get past her guards. Try to blend in by dancing,
but stop if the music stops.
Now, go see King Triton. If he says "Triton Says" follow his
instructions carefully.
Now, find my grotto and write the right names on my human treasures. (Renamed
a Schnoggle-splat to flip-flop, dingle-hopper to fork, etc.)
Finally, you need to make a potion to keep Ursula away for good. On the
count of 3 pour your octopus goo (vinegar) into your sea urchin dust (baking
soda + jello powder.)
Hooray! I knew you could do it. To celebrate, Sebastian hung a piñata of
treasures for all of you to share. Thank you for saving us!