As if it wasn't enough, my daughter stopped napping COMPLETELY, as if it was written in her genes that she would stop napping as soon as she would turn 3. But blogger mommy needs a sleepy (and asleep) child and I haven't figured out yet when I am supposed to blog in this new configuration of our daily routine...
Anyway, we celebrated her 3d birthday this past Sunday (her real birthday was last Friday). We threw a party in a sort of kid's club where they organize various kids classes during the year and kids camp in the summer but where they also have a small animal farm (with city-friendly animals like bunnies, turtles, chicks and also some reptiles) and is aptly named The Art Farm. So far we always had her birthday parties at home but this year we were dealing with 15 kids because of the new school classmates so we had to rent a place. It was very homey and cute though and everybody loved to pat the animals (the turtle was a big hit).
Because it was a farm-style party I wore my Philo blouse and jeans for comfort. I thought that the Philo blouse was very cute, especially around kids, but my husband hated it. Because I paid $26 for it I can live with it and now that I know I will try to wear it only when he is not around (which shouldn't be difficult as I have other clothes, right?) My daughter was wearing last year "chihuahua" tee and Petit Bateau pants (I regretted a little bit not buying her a new outfit for the occasion but I made the mistake of relying on one of the Liberty of London for Target dresses that I had bought months ago, that in the end didn't work, and I didn't have the time to shop for an outfit at the last minute):
They had to decorate a piggy bank as a project and then each kid took his piggy home as a souvenir. I think it was adorable (the picture was obviously taken before):
I have a lot of posts coming if I only find the time to actually write them.
Happy Wednesday!
Happy Birthday to your adorable daughter, who was born just 2 days before my own little precious daughter's birthday (she is now 8, as of Sunday).
ReplyDeleteI always find a birthday party completely exhausting, but it looks like you did an amazing job AND looked perfect in the process (why did your husband hate the outfit?)
I am a bit worried about this no-nap thing. When will you blog? Maybe a "quiet time" with books or an "educational" tv show could take the place of naptime? At least for 30 minutes or so?
Can't wait to read about the weekend event!
Sounds like a wonderful party - love the piggy banks. Can't wait to hear about your fancy event :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Ive missed your posts this week! Love the picture of you and your daughter, with the piggy banks on the table, what a sweet shot. I am with you, on the "losing the nap at age 3 thing"--my little boy who turned three three weeks ago, stopped napping! It's exhausting (esp. since i am also 8 months preggo!) and a challenge to get through some days, but also nice b.c. now he goes to bed earlier....I still do "quiet time" from 1 to 3 (that's what time his naps usually were) so im working on that!!
ReplyDeleteShe looks so cute. I love that art project for the party.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun place to have a party! I love the idea of decorating piggy banks. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter quit napping at 22 months. Wow, just think how much longer your daughter napped:) that should put a smile on your face:) Happy Birthday to her. The piggy bank painting looks so fun!!
ReplyDeleteDARLING idea..and I know these parties. Might as well mop me up off the floor afterwords!Sounds like you had fun:)
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