This year has been full of firsts! And as a first time mom I had to celebrate and share even the small ones! First hiccup, first laugh, first kiss and even the first pull-yourself-up-on-your-own!! And of course there were the major milestone celebrations too! First roll over, first step, first full walk and now first birthday!I think a first birthday is a huge milestone, not only for Samantha, but fore me too. We got through the first year together! I didn't die of exhaustion and you didn't die of my motherly mistakes (cough cough...we all know they happen) due to my exhaustion!
Some may say I'm going a little overboard for Samantha's first birthday celebrations, but I beg to differ. This is something, yes, she will never remember but I will. And like I said, this isn't just about her turning 1, this is a celebration of family, of success, of tears and of laughter!
As I have been building Samantha's first year video montage (I'll post it after her birthday) I am filled with emotions I never even knew existed a year ago. That overwhelming sense of love and pride and those indescribable motherly feelings as well.
So, as Samantha turns one, I am celebrating!
First, we did a Paint Smash (since I don't want her eating cake until her birthday). I'll blog about this amazing idea next time! A must do for all children over the age of 1!
Then, we are celebrating on her birthday! Friday (her actual birthday) we will celebrate with a small family dinner and Stuff-a-Bear gift from Mommy and Daddy. Saturday we are going to do her cake smash and then go to a carnival. And finally, Sunday is the big Monkey Birthday Party for all our friends and family!
So, do I think I went overboard...the event planner in me say no, the mother in me says no and the party enthusiast in me says no! And when baby #2 comes along, guess what, I'll celebrate just the same!
So, Baby Girl "Happy Early Birthday"!
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