2nd Birthday
Time really flies fast...Doesn't it? I
still can't believe that my munchkin turned two this month. It seems just like
yesterday that I was partying with my baby bump; no concern for what was there
in the future. And when she came into this world (you can read it here), I was
holding that wriggly little body against myself torn between taking care of her
and battling baby blues. I was not an overtly motherly material; I had never
held a baby before. Its slowly and gradually that I fell more and more in love
with her.
My munchkin turns two!! |
I have expressed time and again that when a
baby is born a mother is also born! Well that means my daughter's birthday is
mine too! Last year her first birthday was celebrated in Varanasi at her
paternal grandparents place. You can read it here. So this year we wanted to
celebrate it in a grand way in Delhi. But like every big occasion, it had its
share of hiccups.
Her birthday is on 11 th March but my husband had to go away to the
Middle East for work. That was unavoidable so we decided to host the party
later on. Her paternal grandparents arrived before her birthday and on 11th, I
hosted a private celebration with her two sets of grandparents.
My baby with her grandparents and a delicious butterscotch cake.. |
With Winnie the Pooh |
When her father arrived the next day, we
started planning for the party! So much had to be done...fixing the venue,
inviting everyone and so all. Everyday after work I would scout for the perfect
venue. After visiting a number of party halls, we zeroed down on Panache
Banquet. We finalised 26 th as the party date. It was a coincidence that 26 the
was my daughter's expected delivery date. So it may not be her real birthday but
was important to us nonetheless! It is so obvious that a girl as naughty would
remain inside me for another fifteen days! She had to arrive early!
The party venue was not too far from our
place and was elegant. That was what I needed. Now the guest list, finalization
of menu, return gifts and finding the perfect little dress for my doll and her
appropriate accessories. But when we started inviting, we realized that it was a
Saturday of a long weekend and many people were planning to go out of town. We
being doctors never have true weekends; leave long weekends so it never occurred
to us. Our nephew had his exams the Saturday before. We just hoped that
everyone who mattered to us could make it.
Every evening I would hunt for all these
things. Husband was not too cooperative during all this time. Firstly he is the
greatest procrastinator I have ever known. He wanted to assign a single day for
all these things. Secondly the T20 Cricket World Cup is going on. If you know
him even a bit, he is a cricket fanatic. And leaving a world cup match for
shopping meant a lot of fight and resistance. I found the perfect party baby
shoes and socks just the day before. Thankfully I was satisfied. However I was
very tensed with the cake. I did not know how it would finally turn out.
Finally after a week of fighting,
disagreements and hardwork, the D Day arrived. We both took a leave from work
and the entire morning was spent running around. I was particularly tensed with
our birthday girl. She is so naughty that she often ends up getting hurt. I
hate it when she has injury marks on her face and that too on her birthday.
Fortunately she went to her afternoon nap and that meant she would remain fresh
for the rest of the evening.
She got late in waking up. The clock struck
seven. It was time for the guests to arrive but our princess was in deep
slumber. My parents and my father in law left for the venue while we got
dressed. My princess finally woke up. As soon as I dressed her up in her fancy
dress, she knew we were headed to a party. The only thing which she did not
know was that the entire party was dedicated to her!
Its my munchkin's second birthday! |
The party was perfect...at least up to my
expectations. I still had not seen the cake. I saw it on the cake table itself;
just before the cutting ceremony. It was perfect. The upper tier had pineapple
flavour while the lower one was chocolate. The food and decor was exactly as I
wanted. All our close friends made it to the party including the owner of
Valeda Wellness Centre and the renowned Dr Seema Bali mam (my employers). I was
elated. After an evening full of merry, it was time to go home. The guests were
amazed that the little birthday girl did not even whine for once. They did not
know what kind of party girl she is! She danced the entire evening! I bet she
is going to give us a lot of trouble as a teenager!
The naughtiest girl in the whole world |
Madagascar themed cake |
The photographer aka the husband took out time for taking a solo photo of me! |
Little girls dancing... |
Little girls dancing... |
With the entire family... |
The balloons of joy... |
Party over time to go home!
|
Dress: Vero Moda
Purse: Aldo
Pumps: Steve Madden
Jewelry: Globus
6 comments
So lovely and cute!! Happy birthday!!!
ReplyDeletePassa a trovarmi VeryFP
Such a little princess so cute Happy Birthday may it bring you health and blessing.
ReplyDeleteOhh so adorable.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday princess
kisses
Maggie Dallospedale Fashion diary - Fashion blog
What a gorgeous party! You did such a great job! I love all the pink of course :)
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katsfashionfix.blogspot.com
Such a cute post..love the pic of ur daughter posing with Winnie the Pooh...both have matching smiles.
ReplyDeleteAditi
www.sosaree.in
I can relate so much with the first part. Even I was not a motherly material, I learnt everything slowly...so true to say, a mother is born along with the baby...
ReplyDeleteLots of love and blessings to your little angel..she is super cute like her mom..God bless... :-)