Shye's birthday fell on Mother's Day this year, so my Mother's Day gift to myself was to not throw her a party. I know, I'm evil. Not throwing your kid a party is roughly on par with punching puppies. But let's all remember how Shye was due on Mother's Day in 2011 and she didn't show up, so really it's just payback time. I kid, I kid. It was really a lack of finances (living on disability isn't as fun as it seems), being dog tired, and just pure laziness on my part. I woke up today feeling guilty... about not feeling guilty for not throwing her a pinterest pin-worthy party.
All in all, Shye still had a fun day. She got to swing on the swings, go down the slides (she is OBSESSED with slides lately), jump on the trampoline, and annoy her cousin Kimberly. What more could a two year old want?
Birthday cake time!
Happy Birthday to our sweet Shye-shye!
I think you hit the nail on the head. What more could a 2 year old want besides slides, swings, cousins and cake? Nothing. I'll bet she had a great day and way to be selfish on Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Shye! Two really is nuts. And happy Mothers Day too. You are a great Mom!
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looks like she enjoyed her Birthday
ReplyDeleteSeriously, that's the perfect day for a 2-year-old. It's not like she knows she's supposed to want a party.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe she's two!!
Her dreams came true I am sure. When she is older you can go all out on her birthday. She will probably insist on it then. Happy Birthday Shye!
ReplyDeleteYou should not feel guilty for not feeling guilty. I don't do parties for my kids every year and it's okay. We still do cake and presents and I'll let them have a playdate with a friend if they want. It can just be too much to throw a big party every year, not to mention, expensive. Plus what happens when they're adults and no one's lavishing them with attention every year? Maybe I'm too much of a realist, but seriously, you are a great mom. Don't sweat it.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Jenny. We always just had cake. I thought that was how all birthday parties were until I got older. Now if you hadn't made a cake, then you could feel guilty.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of Shye bugging her cousin. So cute!
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ReplyDeleteI cannot get over her hair! I am in love with it. I have always wanted a curly hair little girl. (So much so that I dated a guy just because of his curly hair) My sister did the same type of thing. For her 30th birthday all she wanted was to not throw any birthday parties for her kids or husband. (Although her husband threw himself a party). You don't need to feel guilty for not giving her a party. She wont remember anyway. I don't think kids need a party until they turn 5. 5 is a big deal. You are an awesome mom and you made an adorable baby!
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