January and February are big months for us--one turned four and one is about to turn three (although his behavior indicates that he has been three for some weeks now--I thought I knew what was coming with this one, and I was.very.wrong). Some birthday planning is underway. There are going to be rocket ships (or lions? or princesses? I think I am going to have to take over the decision-making here) , cupcakes (or a cake?), friends (or wait, yes I did hear yesterday a resounding "NO, I DON'T like my FRIENDS" accompanied by some jolting body movements and lips sticking an inch or two out from his face), Grandmas, and revelry (we hope).
I bought
The Birthday Book a few months ago, started reading it and then lost focus. Despite my best efforts to prepare ahead of time, I am best under pressure. This book is written and organized quite well. Although many of the ideas have been described before, they laid out well which makes it a great go-to resource for party-planners who are looking for specific ideas for a 9 year old's birthday, for example. While I will likely never read the book from cover to cover, I betcha I will open it up every year at this time of year.
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Year three is a crazy year and I keep hoping that year four will be better. Actually I am praying it will be better. Or am I pleading...That book looks great and aren' your kids lucky that you put so much thought into their celebrations. We still haven't had a birthday yet with friends. We have just had family parties and I like it that way right now. I'm sure soon enough friends will take a larger role in their lives.
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Wow. I never knew of this book! I have the Children's Year, but I'd love to look at this one. Rocket ships and lions? Boy you are going to have your hands full.
:)Lisa
Did you guys get to enjoy some winter weather this weekend? Oh, and I gave you a shot out here...http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/08/momz-share/momz-share-profile-parenting-by-dummies/
Check it out when you have time!
I love love love this book. I have had it only for the boys last two birthdays, but it is a wonderful reminder to keep things simple, and a great resource for ideas on fun age appropriate birthday play
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