Monday, July 19, 2010

First Birthday Party Traditions

Because of a new book I just finished reading, I've been thinking a lot about first birthday parties. How big should they be? How much is too much? Is it ridiculous to go to that much trouble for a kid that would be happy with a cardboard box? That sort of thing. While Jemar and I clearly haven't made any decisions, we did agree on one thing: on Monkey's first birthday night, we'll be celebrating the milestone with a tequila shot. Don't judge - keeping a child alive and thriving for a year deserves some liquor :)

Today however, I've been thinking about the tradition of a baby destroying the birthday cake. Am I a bad mom for saying it repulses me?


Any other day a child would be punished for playing with their food. What's so special about that one day that we turn a blind eye and think it's cute. Is it just for a picture? I'd rather my child be covered in dirt from jumping in mud piles than covered in cake and frosting. (Particularly if that cake is funfetti. What a waste!!)

Monkey will most likely be given a cupcake. It may or may not have icing. Feel free to judge away.
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  1. MichelleJuly 19, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    I bet they still make a mess of the cupcake. My mom didn't want us playing in the cake either but my brother did it anyways on his 1st bday...without permission! haha. Kids make a mess with food, that's what they do. But I don't think you need to encourage it on their bday. If they make a mess, they make a mess but if they don't then less cleaning up for you!

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  2. AshleyJuly 19, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    I think a cupcake is totally fine. Why waste a whole cake?! And I bet you can teach them to at least not make a major mess. Our niece Leila just had her first birthday, and while we couldn't be there, I haven't even seen a picture of her with ANY cake. She was clean and adorable in every one. And I like that, a lot.

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