January is quite a busy month for birthdays in our household and families. Little Bird's is coming up quite soon, I have a nephew in Australia with a birthday soon after and a friend in Yorkshire whose son's birthday is coming up too, plus my sister's birthday at the end of the month although we grown ups only exchange cards these days. So, as soon as Christmas is over, or even before, I am thinking about what presents/cards I can find for them, which isn't always easy when they have received most of what they want for Christmas. Then I find myself posting off gifts here and there so that they get them on time. Fortunately, the January sales can be quite useful in this respect, as I can often get more for my money so that they get better gifts.
With respect to Little Bird, I have usually bought most of her presents before Christmas, but may add one or two small extras from January sale shopping, if I see anything she particularly likes. This year I don't have a lot to do for her birthday, save wrap. She doesn't want a party for once. She wants us to go out as a family together, which is rather nice and much less stress.
I must admit that as I never had a birthday party as a child (ahhh!), I never actually wanted one, might I add, I do find birthday parties quite a source of anxiety, worrying that everyone turns up, enjoys themselves and has a good time. Not to mention the preparation involved and the cost of it all. This year I'm getting a rest, which is much appreciated. There will still be cake, presents and possibly a meal out, but just for the three of us. Bliss!
That sounds lovely. How grown up of Little Bird. We have Joe's 18th coming up.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. Are you doing anything special for it? I've got a couple of nieces who are both turning 18 this year so I'm trying to think what I can get them for such a special birthday.
DeleteBirthday parties are stressful. I have a January birthday so we were either not back at school/college/uni/work so people weren't around. Or people had no cash and I ended up with the dreaded joint present for Christmas and birthday. Or these days people are on a food diet, spending diet, dry January. One way or another a January birthday can be dull!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about January birthdays as Little Bird's parties have always been a bit tricky to decide a date on. Too early and people have only just got back into the school routine and you don't see anyone to give them the invites, too late and it seemed an age for her to wait.
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