When I ruined my little sister’s birthday party last year by popping all the balloons that morning, I had no clue what my mom meant when she said, “You’ll make it up to her next year.”Fast forward to this year, and my sister wanted a princess party-with a “real-life princess.” My mom had already planned my punishment well in advance. By the time she was done with me, I was speechless. “What a pretty princess you make, honey! All the girls will be thrilled,” she cooed. I thought she just meant my sister’s friends, but to add to my humiliation, she invited my girlfriend and a few of my college buddies as well.
