rockergirrl responded May 25, 2007 at 5:37PM

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wow good luck with all of that. I too made my own goodie bags the first year and stressed too much for my oldests 1st birthday. My advice. Do not over do it. They get very overwhelmed at that age. You are right that the first few years the celebration is more about you but just don't make it too stressful for yourself or her. You both deserve to have a wonderful (and calm) celebration. Good luck with it all. I bet it will all turn out great.

  birdiehandmade responded May 25, 2007 at 9:22PM

  

For our oldest son's first birthday, we were on vacation in Costa Rica with a bunch of friends. I wanted to do something special, so we all went out for dinner, and my husband and I had the restraunt make a few cakes and pies to celebrate. By the time the cakes came out, my son was sound asleep in his backpack. Oh well! We certainly had fun. (And we have a wonderful card that our friends drew for him framed and hanging on the wall, so he can remember it that way.)But I salute you for making this a wonderful day for your daughter, and you - it is your day. Congratulations on making it through year #1!

  Sticky_Mommy responded May 29, 2007 at 11:05PM

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When is your daughter turning 1, my son's b'day is June 4. I want to make it spiecal for both of us as well, but you are very Martha!