Well hello, I haven't blogged for a while but today I am stuck inside due to heavy rain so I have time to catch up on stuff like this.
Since my last post my Daughter had her first birthday and I'd like to say that I kept it real for her party... That we had a small cake and celebrated with the grandparents.... but that would be a lie :(
I just couldn't do it! Sorry to have a moment of KIR weakness but...You see... that would have been all well and good if we weren't so blessed with people who genuinely love and care for Jemma but soooooo many people deserved to celebrate with us I just couldn't stop myself.
So I went a bit over the top. We had lots of decorations, a couple of games for the kids, way too much food, a gazebo, a brightly coloured rainbow cake topped with smarties and edible glitter, kids music and the list goes on. Ooppppps!
Having been through it now, as a parent, I think a child's 1st birthday is incredibly important. Not necessarily for the child...as you can guarantee they won't remember it...but for the parents and community who have managed to somehow keep them alive for a full year! That is an achievement not to be scoffed at and my husband and I wanted to publicly thank everyone for their contribution to Jemma's life. A lot happens in that year. It still blows me away to think about it and it's certainly worth celebrating however you feel comfortable... I did however decide to hold back on the jumping castle and petting zoo this year. That would be going too far....Even for a proud mum like me :) KIR the best you can!
I just couldn't do it! Sorry to have a moment of KIR weakness but...You see... that would have been all well and good if we weren't so blessed with people who genuinely love and care for Jemma but soooooo many people deserved to celebrate with us I just couldn't stop myself.
So I went a bit over the top. We had lots of decorations, a couple of games for the kids, way too much food, a gazebo, a brightly coloured rainbow cake topped with smarties and edible glitter, kids music and the list goes on. Ooppppps!
Having been through it now, as a parent, I think a child's 1st birthday is incredibly important. Not necessarily for the child...as you can guarantee they won't remember it...but for the parents and community who have managed to somehow keep them alive for a full year! That is an achievement not to be scoffed at and my husband and I wanted to publicly thank everyone for their contribution to Jemma's life. A lot happens in that year. It still blows me away to think about it and it's certainly worth celebrating however you feel comfortable... I did however decide to hold back on the jumping castle and petting zoo this year. That would be going too far....Even for a proud mum like me :) KIR the best you can!
