What's a party without party hats?

Driving to Lia's birthday party. Cupcakes and balloons in tow. Smiles and excitement until.....

"Mom, where are the hats?"

Oh shit. "Oh honey. We didn't get hats because..." Because we are going minimal? Because it seemed like a waste of $5? Because those stupid elastic things always hurt anyway? Because I suck.

"But mom. You can't have a birthday party without party hats."

Yep...the last one.