This is how I imagine a 1st birthday party. Why bother with the bib? |
I have many questions about attending a first birthday party. What should I wear? I'm assuming something casual, but would jeans be rude? You've just started taunting me in your head or perhaps out loud to your computer. I agree, silly opening questions...I'll move on. Should I get a card? Clearly the birthday girl can't read it, but her parents could read it to her. Or I could get a card for her parents, like "Congratulations on your child turning one". It's a house party. I would typically bring a bottle of wine, so should I bring juice instead? Animal crackers? And, the most important question, what do I get my favorite mini person? The gift!
A U.S. Savings Bond. It's money in the bank (in 30 years). I already went this route for her baptism, but it's a fiscally responsible choice. She will thank me decades from now when she can buy a bunch of little black dresses, assuming those are still hot in 2041 (holy shit...2041).
Clothing is a necessity for growing babies. While she already has a hot little wardrobe, she also outgrows said hot little wardrobe on a weekly basis. This wool coat by The Nutmeg Tree is too cute. I figure her existing fall/winter wardrobes are null and void given that she's about three times as big. BONUS about this coat - you and I both can receive 15% off our purchase with the coupon code "TATORTOT"!
It's a great time for a new educational toy. She's on the cusp of speaking and already starting to walk. And, according to that long and vague list from BabyCenter.com, nesting toys are great for a 1-year-old. With all this in mind, I found these top contenders.
Plan Toy Baby Blocks Walker |
Whoozit "What's Red?" Soft Book |
Manhattan Toy Mod Baby Zimble Stacker |
I could also scrap the practical and logical and just go with these. Because they're awesome. They're dragon slippers by jdbaby.
Have you ever attended a first birthday party? What did you