Birthdays for Little Ones (or Twos...)
Surely it wasn’t a whole year ago that I first held a new little life in my hands and told him I was his Mummy. Was it? Surely I haven’t actually survived almost 365 days of being a mother to not one, but two kids? Have I?! Yes, I have!! First birthdays are wonderful celebrations for kids, families and friends – but mostly for the parents. Let’s face it. You’re on a pretty steep learning curve during your first year as a parent, and it’s quite a challenge managing the changing dynamics as each new child is added to the family. There is a lot to celebrate, and I have enjoyed attending some wonderful first birthdays with little friends. In our family though, we have broken with the tradition of the first birthday party. For our daughter’s first birthday we chose to simply celebrate with family and very close friends. We’re planning to do exactly the same for our son in a couple of weeks. A simple meal, an unfussy cake and a relaxed atmosphere is perfect for our family. That’s not to say we don’t enjoy a good party. Instead of the usual first birthday bash, we’re having a big celebration when our kids turn two. Here are some good reasons to consider partying for a second birthday as opposed to a first:
On the flipside, a two year old can also throw a tantrum! I know bypassing the traditional first birthday isn’t for everyone, but it has certainly worked for us. We had a beautiful party in a bushland setting when my daughter turned two. All her little friends wore wings, I made a butterfly cake, and we had a fairy tent to house the presents. It was truly delightful and I can’t wait to plan a special party for my son. I’m thinking about a teddy bear’s picnic, but not until next year... How did you celebrate your child’s first birthday? Did you go all out, or did you opt for something small? Has anyone else chosen to postpone the traditional party for a year or more? Come and share your thoughts in the forum. ___________________________________ Catherine Oehlman is a SAHM currently being raised by a terrific toddler and a curious crawler. Her background in primary education, love of the mothering journey and compulsion for writing collide on her SquiggleMum blog. Cath encourages other parents from all walks of life to maximise the time they spend with their children. Add Comment |
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I truly have no idea where the last year has gone, but my baby boy will turn one in just a couple of weeks! Surely it can’t have been twelve months ago that I waddled, overdue (again) into the maternity ward to be induced. Can it?
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