In 4 days Hannah turns one year old. Birthday parties for one year olds are for the adults, not the one-year-old. She will remember nothing about it, but here are a few things I remember about past birthday and birthday parties:
I remember having a Superman party when I was 5 or so. We all had capes. The cake was shaped like superman and yes, It was weird slicing him up; he wasn’t the man of steel that day.
I remember having a cake one year in the shape of R2D2 of Star Wars fame. I remember being afraid of the black icing, but quickly conquering my fear.
Of course, there was at least one McDonald’s party that was either for me or someone else, I can’t remember. It was McDonald’s; something in the food is placed there to make you forget about it, otherwise, why would you go back?
I remember going to an acquaintance’s party when I was about 10. I say acquaintance because I didn’t know him well, but we were in the same class and lived somewhat near each other. He invited most of the guys in the class. I remember going to the store with my mom to find him a gift, thinking all the time, “I don’t know this kid well, I really don’t want to go.” When I showed up, I was the only one who came. I’m glad I went, and even a selfish 10 year old learns that kind of a lesson quickly.
Hannah, I hope you find the joy of celebrating with others, no matter who or what the occasion. We need it. We pass it up too often. We have other things to do or other people to do things with, but don’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate with those who need celebration.
Here’s to a happy 1st year and many more to come!
My mom had C3PO and R2D2 cake pans that I think she got cheap at Big Lots!… but of course, girls can’t have star wars parties (or ninja turtles), so somehow she made the cakes and turned them into goofy and winnie the pooh. May I also say that the photo is absolutely adorable
The first party I remember going to was in first grade when this girl invited me to her party because she had a crush on me. When I got there I found out that I was the only one that she invited.
I didnt really like her because girls still had cooties at the time. I did get her a “My Little Pony” though… you know, just to be nice.