I've been in party planning mode for a few weeks now. Amelia's 2nd birthday is this Saturday, the 22nd. I decided on an Autumn theme and found lots of cute things! I've really felt behind because I'm usually planning/preparing for many months ahead of time, but with my morning sickness being so bad the first trimester, not much was accomplished. Anyway, I've been wrapping up loose ends and was going to use this entire week finishing things. Alex ended up needing to go out of town on business so that was a little added stress to my already planned week. I love throwing a party but I always let myself get stressed over the details that in the end don't really matter. I have a desire to make it special and unique. Nothing is wrong with that but letting myself get stressed over party planning is ridiculous. It's something that I've had to really work on over the years. I'm getting better at just letting things go and enjoying the party whether everything went as planned or not. Alex can attest to this because he's the one that has to remind me. :)
And there's nothing like a good dose of perspective to make you realize what's truly important. To make you realize it really doesn't matter if you have labels for all of the food, or stickers on the favors, or seating for all 60 of your guests.
I received the call yesterday that my Daddy will have open heart surgery on Wednesday of this week. Needless to say, the party is being postponed. I want to be with my Daddy & Mama. That's WAY MORE IMPORTANT than any birthday party. And I can't even count the number of times my parents have dropped what they had going or had planned to come be with me when I needed them. I called all of the vendors yesterday to let them know I needed to postpone and let everyone on the guest list know they shouldn't show up at my home this Saturday. I'm thinking we'll celebrate early November. Amelia will never know or even care. When we mention her birthday all she ever says is "tay-tay cake??" (LOL) I'm assuming she's saying birthday cake and she will most definitely still have birthday cake on Saturday.
So now I can concentrate on my Daddy and helping Mama in any way I can. Please say a prayer for my Daddy? I know everything will go well and he will feel so much better once he has recovered, but it's major surgery and recovery could be lengthy.
Love to all,
13 comments:
You know I'm praying. And her invites were incredibly cute! :) Love you.
Hope everything goes well for your daddy tomorrow! I'll be praying for you all.
What a cute theme for Amelia's party. I'm sure it will be perfect when it happens.
Saying a prayer for your family!
I'll will certainly be praying for your Daddy...and for you and your family. Keep us posted.
And Happy Birthday Amelia!
I'm praying for your Dad and your family. I know your family will join together and surround your Daddy with love while he takes every step of this journey. And that party is going to be amazing when it happens! I can't wait to see pictures! Jeremiah 30:17 "For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds, saith the Lord."
praying for your dad!
Oh, sweetie, definitely praying. Mark had open heart surgery and it is a long recovery. If you need to talk or need anything, I'm always here for you.
((HUGS))
I'll be thinking of your dad and all of you!!
Praying for your dad and your family!
I've been praying for him and I hope his recovery is going well so far. Love you girl!
Praying all is going well for your daddy in his recovery.
Those invitations were ADORABLE. Parties are so meaningless in the grand scheme of things... that baby girl is so blessed to be part of such a loving and supportive family. Bless you all!
praying for your whole family!
you are a beautiful mom, daughter, and wife.
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