When I got home from the garage gym yesterday morning, the kids were already up and getting ready for church. Rose's eyes sparkled and her smile lit up her face. She hugged me when I wished her Happy Birthday. She couldn't believe she was five!
On our way out of the church, she asked me to tell Father that it was her birthday today. When we got outside to say hello, he mentioned that today was her birthday without either of us telling him. and asked if she wanted a blessing. She did! (I'd asked him at the garage if he would give Rose a birthday blessing after Mass.) Rose was so happy he knew it was her birthday without having to tell him. We went downstairs for donuts, then headed to the store to pickup her cake.
She wanted a High School Musical 2 cake. I called around, but the only thing I could find was a High School Musical 1 cake. This was fine with Rose. She just wanted to have a big girl cake! Her second choice was Tinkerbell (we're having one of those delivered to the hotel room when we are in Disneyland next week) or a princess cake.
We ran home to change, then hit Chuck E. Cheese for lunch. My brother-in-law (also Rose's godfather) and his girlfriend met us there. After a couple of hours pizza, games and cotton candy, those over the age of ten could no longer take the noise or the crowd (it was fine until about noon then people streamed in) so we headed home. Rose's godmother met us at the house to open presents and have cake and ice cream.
What does turning five get you? Well, Rose received pajamas and a robe from her godmother, disposable cameras from her godfather (for our trip), a princess softball set from her brother, a Barbie bath set from her sister, money from her grammy in NY, a jewelry box from the family and a Leapster with a couple of games from hubby and me. Quite a nice haul. She loved her gifts.
The only bad times were when the birthday girl cried at naptime (she didn't want to take one), but she fell asleep quickly and cried again when we had to wake her up to head back to church for religious ed. She told us she didn't get to sleep long enough. We told her she could go back home with daddy and skip her class, but we all had to go to help me set up my class. That sounded good to her, but once we got there she decided to stay.
We came back home for dinner (her choice-burritos) and another slice of cake. I think she fell asleep the minute her head hit the pillow. Not a bad day for a five year old. And for mom. I have to admit it was really nice not having to deal with a party.
The celebration continues, too. We're sending in Go-gurts today for her class celebration. And at morning prayer, the entire school will sing Happy Birthday to her.
Plus there's the upcoming trip to Disneyland. We go there each time one of the kids turn five. This has led the kids to ask if it's the last time they'll ever go to Disneyland. Hubby answered yes. I told them he was joking.
Rose still can't figure out when we'll be in Disneyland. Yesterday, she told her grandparents over the phone that she wasn't going on this day. Time doesn't have a lot of meaning for kids her age. That means I'll be saying, "We leave on Friday" a lot this week! Not that I mind. I think I'm as excited about this trip as the kids. I love Disneyland!
Hubby thinks I go overboard with birthdays. I think he could care less about celebrating them if given the choice. I don't know if it's guy thing, family thing, what, but holidays just aren't that big a deal to him whereas they are huge to me.
What about you? How do you feel about birthdays (besides the getting older part)? Are they big deals or just another day?
Monday, January 14, 2008
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Birthdays should be a big deal. Come on...it's the day you were BORN! It's special.
I'm so glad Rose was excited. LOL on Dad saying they only got to go to Disneyland when they turned five.
I think that we all have different ways that we feel special. For some of us it's a big birthday celebration. For others, like my husband, it's the last thing he wants - he doesn't care for big birthdays and to be the center of attention. For him to feel special he likes me to plan a nice date night for the two of us. (Unfortunately, it took me several years of marriage to figure this out!)
Sounds like Rose had just the right birthday for her and you're an awesome mom for making it all happen.
Good for Rose!!! I'm so glad she had a good day.
And, time for kids... my DD says things like "tomorrow's tomorrow". It's cute.
Hello! I think each person's birthday should be celebrated as much as possible. We are all individuals and unique. So should our special day be!
If I weren't getting older, what would be my alternative?! Thanks,Cindi
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Sounds like Rose is having a wonderful birthday(s).
My parents were of the don't celebrate much crowd. I never had a birthday party (my sister got one which I never let her forget). We did get a birthday cake and a gift. I made sure my two girls had at least one huge birthday bash and then we always had celebrations with friends and family and lots of gifts! They got to pick sleepovers and dinners out etc.
A Belated Happy Birthday to Rose! I know what you mean about the time flying. I can't believe my eldest child will be 5 this year as well. His birthday is in June. Both hubby and I think birthdays are a big deal. Each of our two kids get a theme birthday party with pizza, cake, ice cream, a pinata, games with prizes and goodie bags stuffed with cool stuff for all the kids that attend. Even for each other we try to make it special. No party for us but we do dinner out to the place of oue choice, cake and presents.
I love birthdays and I wish somebody would take me to Disneyland or Disney World for mine. *g*
We didn't have birthday parties, but always had cake and/or ice cream. I like having cake, ice cream and getting presents for my birthday but I didn't like the party aspect of it.
As I'm older, I like when people recognize my day but it's no big deal, unless someone is taking me a trip.
I'm glad to hear that Rose had a good birthday! I think birthdays should be celebrated, especially for children! We try and make our kids Birthdays special. Chris and I don't really make a big deal of ours. I miss my Mom making me feel special on my birthday.
Time for kids is always "now!". *g* Have fun keeping her occupied until friday!
Amy - you should have seen their faces when hubby said they wouldn't be going back! I wish I would have had a camera. I really want to go to WDW. I've never been to Orlando and think that would be a great family trip when Rose is a little older.
Tiffany - you're right. Everyone is different. Hubby likes the big celebrations just as long as he can just participate and not be involved in the planning.
Marianne - tomorrow's tomorrow is so cute.
Cindi - I agree with celebrating as much as possible. Hubby teases me about making birthdays into a week, not just a day!
Catslady - parties are hard. I told all three kids no parties this year. I used to do them professionally--high end, themed birthday parties for kids. But each kid will get to do something special. Rose-Disneyland. Mackenna-skiing and climbing with overnight stays (her birthday falls during Spring break this year). Not sure what my son wants to do yet. I'm not a big want to be thrown a party person, but I do like something whether it's out to dinner or a cake. But something to recognize the day!
Cherie - Having your oldest turn five is almost as big a deal as your youngest. Sounds like you do up birthdays big. Pinatas have always been a big hit around here.
Tori - I wish someone would take me to either place, too. My first choice for our honeymoon was WDW, but hubby said no.
Dru - as I posted above, I totally understand about the party. But I feel cake, ice cream and presents are mandatory! I remember the first time hubby didn't get me a cake. I cried.
Brandy - aw, hugs on missing your mom. We don't do family (by that I mean my parents, other relatives, etc) birthdays anymore for adults. We used to all go out to dinner or something. It's been years since we did that. The closest thing is our dinner at the Rhinelander on hubby's birthday were we celebrate his, my nephew's and if he shows up, my brother in laws.
I've never been to WDW, but Disneyland was practically my backyard when I was a kid. The kids have been to Disneyland several times, but until they both crossed the 8-yr mark, we did Legoland more often...better suited to younger children, no lines.
Have you gone into turbo modezqvt trying to write, climb, cross-fit and prep the family for the trip?
We've never been to Legoland, Amy. We've never been down there with a car before. We are stopping at American Girl Place on Sunday. The girls are so excited about that.
I'm not in turbo mode yet. I had to get through today. Tomorrow I will be doing Crossfit and Climbing in the morning. Should be interesting to see how I do.
Since we aren't leaving until after school on Friday, I won't probably pack until that morning. Just need to have everything washed and ready to go into the suitcases by Thursday. I forgot I still haven't bought our park hoppers. I gotta remember to do that.
The big concern is the writing! I gotta make more progress on the proposal.
I love birthdays... even if you really feel older that particular day of the year.
However, I just love the presents ;)
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