My boy is five today. He loves the Pittsburgh Pirates and this has turned into a lot of pretend pirate play. He makes sure that I know that his pirates are the NICE kind. His first present this morning was a pirate costume from my mom. Very cute and nice quality!
He had preschool this morning and I sent in this snack idea. The kids loved it and the teachers were happy it was semi healthy! Thank you Pinterest!
His big gift from Travis and me was this Playmobil Pirate Ship. It is totally awesome- although a bit of a bear to assemble. Playmobil always comes together nicely but there is usually a point where I feel overwhelmed and have to work through feeling annoyed- especially when your birthday boy is looking over your shoulder the whole time with cute commentary.
Happy Birthday to my sweet boy who I am often accused of showing preference and extra affection. This accusation usually comes from my husband as he witnesses the excess of luvin. I would never say he is my favorite but a mother feels a lot of special love for her only boy- especially a boy this sweet and funny.
The sisters are about to come home from school and tonight we are having his favorite dinner of pancakes, bacon & cantalope. Finally grandparents are coming over for pirate decorated chocolate cake (bought from the store!) and ice cream.
I think I am done with elaborate birthday celebrations. They do not make me happy and I can tell the kids sense my dread of birthday party preperations and it diminishes their fun. Do you love the big party prep? Or feel guilty if you don't do it? The girls are more into having friends over and a theme, etc. than Cal so we will see if I give into pressure when their birthdays come around in a few months!
It looks like he had a great time, so what ever works best for you.
I love to challenge my self with the next elaborate birthday cake.
The party is always at a place that sets up and runs the party. I just get to do the cake and food. Which get displayed in my vintage Pyrex.
Posted by: sonja711 | October 15, 2012 at 11:11 AM
What a cutie - Happy Birthday Pirate!! Elaborate parties do not make me happy either - my motto is "plain and simple"!
Posted by: Anne Marieq | September 16, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Happy Birthday to your little pirate, so cute! I'm turning 50 this Friday and I'm not doing the "Big" party. Just a few close friends and lots of good food and wine. FYI if you have the Disney channel..
Watch Jake in his most heroic moment ever! “Jake Saves Bucky” premieres Wednesday Night, September 19th in a FAMILY NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT on Disney Channel! Jake and the Neverland Pirates.
Posted by: Sue | September 11, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Happy birthday 5! Year old.
You know, I recently retired as big party giver. We'll see if it sticks.
Posted by: Jenny | September 10, 2012 at 07:58 PM
Happy Birthday to a SWEET boy!!
Posted by: Meghan | September 10, 2012 at 07:12 PM
Happy Birthday, Cap'n!
We've done parties for the last few birthdays (4,5,6) but I'm going to try to skip #7. She's an only kid and has a summer birthday when it seems so much harder to get everyone's schedules to coincide. I'm hoping to vacation somewhere great instead as compensation (her dad's birthday is two weeks later -- group trip present!)
As for Playmobil, I know what you mean. There's always one moment where I have to stop and regroup -- and usually take apart something too. Now, my husband and I pre-open all Playmobil presents, get rid of all the extra bags and plastic hangers, and preassemble. Then, we tape it all back up and it's ready to be wrapped. My kid never notices but we do -- a whole lot less pressure!
Posted by: christina | September 10, 2012 at 07:01 PM
Happy Birthday to the sweet little pirate! Love his outfit. We are not huge fans of the big party, ours get smaller every year.
Posted by: kristi | September 10, 2012 at 06:53 PM
That little princely pirate will find lots of treasure. He is a doll and a prince too!XXOO
Linda
Posted by: linda | September 10, 2012 at 06:40 PM