It's no secret that we don't always celebrate a birthday with a party. As you get older, sleeper and busier, the thought of celebrating with anything more than a nice bit of cake and a good lie down can be a little overwhelming. Is there an alternative to the big-party or no-party choice? Sure -Have a mini-party!
This year, Happy Husband's birthday fell in the middle of other holiday activities, and risked being lost in the rush to do, be, have, go... but the girls hated the idea of missing a party. So we decided to make a mini-party.
We decorated the dining table with his favorite color blue; we put out balloons, streamers, whistle-blows and bubble-bottles. We added some blue cups and plates, the girls even added their favorite blue toys to the ensemble, and used blue paper to help wrap his birthday presents (a sticker book and barrel-of-monkeys - didn't he love those - LOL!). We then baked some cookies and added a blue candle. I can't tell you how proud they were of their efforts, although the crazy-smiles in the photo probably give it away.
When Daddy came home he was thrilled to find his party-table, cards and presents all ready to go. His parents came over and we all sang happy birthday and ate birthday-biscuits.
Quick, simple, easy to clear away, and best of all well-received.
Go on - celebrate your next birthday with a party... even a mini-party will do!
