It was a great time. I would say it was bittersweet, but really it was only sweet.
Sure, I may have gotten a bit misty and squeezed her extra tight putting her to bed the night before her birthday in her special birthday PJ's. But even that is sweet.
Sophie had a nice party here at the house. I considered a park, but wanted all her creature comforts in easy reach in case she got tired or cranky.
I read a blog post about celebrating birthdays from a mother of 6 children. Her first advice was to NOT visit Pinterest for ideas. I wanted the party to be easy and stress free. So I didn't! Even a simple party is $50, so I decided not to up the cost with supplies for a bunch of DIY deco and crafts. I used tissue poms from her baby shower (that hang in her room full-time) and all my other decor was from Dollar Tree. My best friend Sarah made cupcakes and cake pops. I made chili and broccoli cheese soups. It was tasty and simple to do.
Maybe some year when Sophie can really appreciate the effort, I'll throw some DIY themed party that takes months of prep or hundreds of dollars on Etsy. Not this year.
Sophie got many wonderful presents. I was really blessed by everyone's generosity. She also got lots of really cute clothes.
Looks like she had a blast! And trust me, simple parties for kids are the best. All these girls that outdo themselves on Pinterest can keep it. Our kids have a fantastic time and I'm not completely and thoroughly spent by the time it's all said and done. And our bank account is still intact, which the hubby loves! :)
ReplyDeleteI know it! I wouldn't mind going big if I felt the urge and had the money, but I had neither!
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