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Okay, I have been doing some searching and came up with the following for the party bags:
for babies under 2:
a book
a music CD (I have ones that I can copy etc..)
something musical maracas, tamborine etc..
a balloon
bubbles
and a few lollies
for older kids:
bracelets for girls
squishy ball thing for boys
music CD
stickers
lollies
am still searching so will let you know if I find any other good ideas??
This is also a good idea:
Get a large picture mat that would fit a 5x7 photo in it and have it out on a table at the party--have all of the guests write a little message to the birthday boy/girl on it and let the little ones scribble on it and then write below who drew it it. The you can put a picture of the Birthday child eating his/her birthday cake in it and frame it for their room.
lisa - we had that for our wedding - but it was a huge photo matt
Shazz, sorry missed ur post, looks like we were posting at same time. That's sad about the favourtism. My aunt & uncle always favoured me over my younger bro & sis & they hated it, it was not fair on anyone. Good suggestions from the others, alternate day parties, or combined party maybe?
In our mums group, there are 3 of us with bub's b'days on same wkend (born 2nd, 3rd, 5th April), one is Sat, 2 on Sun times diff.
Hope everything goes well with Georgie, Theresa.
Gees Jacci, what is it with these chest infections. Have they given a reason why he keeps getting them? Poor Charlie.
Good onya for not stackin it again, hehe, I haven't ridden for heaps, mainly coz fell preggas with Holly.
One of the bubs in our mums group just got croup too Nickers, she had him in hosp overnight Sun I think it was. He was also in on xmas day for a bad case of roseola & a few mths prior with seizures that were taking far too long (20mins or so) & he's scheduled for an MRI at hosp (o/night) on his b'day on 13th, poor bub, to check it wasn't caused by somethin in the brain.
Wow Kelli, sounds like ur gonna be sleep deprived too, hope those teeth hurry up. Think Holly's teething again too, bit grumpy/sooky & ear pulling & nappy rash back - broken skin (always comes with teeth). But touch wood, she still sleeps through.
Welcome Ali. Most have bub's b'days/info mentioned in signatures/tickers (at bottom), there used to be a list on pg 1, but moderators remove it so others felt welcome to join in. :)
My daughter Holly was due 14/4 & born 3/4. #2 is due 20/8/07, morph scan on Tue 27Mar 4pm, can't wait. What day is urs? Nickers, I still haven't found a belly buddies thread, oops, better have a look huh. I have most of my bub info in my www.
Ooh bugger on having to move, hehe, we've looked into it, not sure if will or wait.
Awesome Sooz
Lisa, with the 2 1st b'days I've been to this yr & 1 last yr, they did:
- small fluffy toy rattle instead of lolly bags
- bubbles, lollies, blowout, chockie..
- bendy yellow stickman (Spartys), Heinz fruit bar, cheese stick, rusk, lollies, blowout.
I'm gonna do a combination of #2 & #3, already got 24pk bubbles for $6.50 (spartys & coles sell them) :)
Hehe, they are getting into so much now huh Amy. WTG on the walking too.
Bec, that's what Holly had few wks ago, they prescribed antibiotics. :) Wow 6 teeth at once, that'd have to be a record wouldn't it, ouch.
Oooh yeah Mitch, I've seen Holly chuck the minnie tantrums too, screws the face up & makes a yell then gives me this dirty look, hehe. Sounds like fun, oh well, better late than never.
Holly's is also going to be a bbq at our house (was to be at park) & am making her a patchwork quilt cover (matl cost soo much, might put few pics on www shortly, still messing around with design) & cake, I will make it myself, apparently black & gold brand (eg iga) 'buttercake' mix is 90c a pkt & is divine. Lady in mums group has cakes made by a friend for all their do's & that's what she uses. Then decorate with pink icing & coloured speckles using a round 'happy bday' template (shake onto template then push slightly into icing).
Holly put her finger in 2 of the bub's mouths today at mums group & they bit down on her finger, poor darlin, she screamed. She'll have to learn quick not to do that.
obgyn aptmt this arvy.
Hiya!
Just a quick pop in to check up on everyone before I wrap up at work for the day.
Lisa - go to Spotlight in Joondalup - they have an enormous party section and heaps of little party bag fillers for all ages. We've got Janae's birthday party on Saturday and I've been back about 3 or 4 times already just for party stuff! They're also pretty cheap for hiring helium tanks if you want heaps of balloons! Probably not an incredibly smart move for a 1 year old party - but lots of fun!!!
Josiah is not just walking now - he's running. He won't crawl unless he's really tired. The only thing we've noticed is that he runs into walls deliberately. He'll launch himself at quite a speed at the wall and slap his hands on the wall - he thinks its hilarious, but I'm paranoid he's going to smack his head one day!
Anyway, better go - should be working if I want to get out of here any time soon.
Oh, and welcome to Ali!
Speak soon
Bel
Hi ladies and welcome Ali
re dates Ali, most of us have the tickers, Shell ie Holly and Jen (my other half) with Jordan were the first in April on the 3rd... Becky/Declan snuck into March (31st) and Mitch/Alexa came very early on March 1
Thanks for all the well wishes for Sunday girls... I finally wrote my vows last night and sent them off to the celebrant. Did another "1st letter of each line makes a message"
It's hectic city in our house at the moment with all the last minute Who Is Staying Where for those staying a few days in Sydney - plus who hasn't RSVP'd yet - some of em we can't get an answer either way, and since it's a sit down lunch, they wont be fed if they do turn up ! Grrr... especially one of em who is a Chef and understands about organising functions etc.
Anyway, my vows read:
I, Andrew, Jordy Pordy’s daddy, take you Jenny, Jordy Pordy’s mummy as my
Lawfully wedded wife.
On this day I do this in front of our family, our families and our friends.
Very real is what we do today for
Ever more do I promise to have and to hold
You from this day forward, in sickness and in health
Or if I be hypoman or narkyboy, for better and for worse
Until death do us part.
Jenny, my love for you never seems to want to end
Each and every day it continues to grow
Never seeming to falter
Never seeming to waiver, for today I marry
You
Other news - Jordy started day care yesterday. Jen had to work doing some interviews, so I took him there around 10am. He was up earlier then back to bed, waking about 9am. Then by the time I got him dressed, had brekkie (always a long drawn out process), it took that long.
I walked around the room with him and played with him there for about 15mins, gave him a bottle, and watched him play for a bit with one of the other kids then with one of the girls there... finally leaving around 10.30 - he was happy and occupied.
Called back at 11.45 - he'd just had lunch and gone to bed, a short cry at one point for about 5 mins... Jen wanted those details !
She went and picked him up after she'd finished her work, at around 2.45 - he had had another 10min cry after his nap, but like all the kids, one starts and eggs on the others
He's back in care again today. Jen took him - most of em were being quite vocal this morning and this started him off too. Though apparently he settled down in about 5 mins and was happily playing according to what Jen last told me - she's still out getting her nails and eyebrows done
No idea if I'll have much time to get on before the weekend. We have such a busy few days ahead - only 96hrs to go before it all starts (allowing for time change with Daylight Savings ending on Sat night/Sun morning)
Abs ~ your Vows are beautiful best of luck with all the preparations leading up to the big day i'm sure everything will be stunning
Love your vows Abs they are so cute and personal!
4 more days!!! i cant wait to see photos of you all.
If you see this before Sunday abs - Have an AWESOME day, we'll be thinking of you!
Wow.. Abs that has come round quick.. love the vows, just beautiful... hope you have a doubly awesome day.....
Alexa took 2 steps yesterday then realised that there was nothing around her & crashed LOL... I really hope she isnt walking for awhile yet... she gets into enough mischief crawling!!!!!
Geezs you lot are quiet I decided to go with the traditional style lolly bag filled with lollies ballons whistles and poppers but I put them in a noodle box but the plastic coloured ones they look great!
Hey all declan seems to be on the mends now thank goodness! I have done is lolly bags and pass the parcels we did a HUGE shop the other night and got supplies only have to go back next week to get pastry and stuff for the egg and bacon pies and sausage rolls!
we are looking at getting Declan a car bed as I am hoping he will sleep better if I can lie down beside him when he wakes etc the car beds have nice high sides so would be perfect as a todler bed and close to the ground to. I thought when he gets older we will build it up by putting a draw or shelves under it! So if anyone knows where to get one I am struggle aside from on ebay!
Oh I forgot to say I just ordered myself a digital camera YAY Idon't know if I told you but I sold mine a few mths back as I wanted a more pocket sized camera anyway it is on its way and will be here for Declans birthday I have been assured so I will finally be able to update declans pictures
Bec, have u tried toysrus, they had some toddler beds when I was in there few wks ago but cant remember what sort.
Oh no Theresa, still no solid answers, but great news on finding an exclnt specialist.
I'm just about to update my www photos (holly quilt) with more pics/designs of quilt. So frustrating trying to find a pattern that looks good. doh.
ETA. I would really appreciate any opinions/feedback/suggestions on the quilt :)
not long now till your ultrasound shell whoo hoo!
I have 3 weeks till my 12week scan can't wait.
nixon started crawling yesterday! as appose to commando he started actually getting around slowly on all 4's!
Hi,
Gee this forum is busy! guess i haven't been on for a while tho - my Grandma died on tuesday:cry: but at least she's not suffering any more.
Shell - my u/s is on monday 26/03/07 - right after grandma's funeral
Everyone else - thanks for the list - not very observant lately, must b preg brain (thats my excuse and im sticking to it)
Sarah has just learned to stand without leaning on anything so hopefully she will walk soon. my back can't take carrying her all the time now.
Sarah was asleep when we were opening presents at my 21st 2 weeks ago but DH has been wrapping her toys in newspaper and encouraging her to find them. Now to get her blowing...
anyway, better go, tired toddler to put to sleep.
sorry, forgot to add we got the house! moving day is easter weekend!:D
thanks Bel and Nickers etc
Excellent news on finding such an awesome doc Theresa, all our thoughts are with you and the girls
Good stuff for you Becky
And Ali, well done on the house and happy 21st for 2 weeks ago
Well, just over 12 hours to go - actually 15 as I type this - OMG :D
Jordy is really struggling with something at the moment, he can go from bright and chirpy to grizzle monster within a few minutes. We know he is still teething, but just wish they'd come and pop out
All is set for the big doo in the morning - various phone calls from people saying they are looking forward to it plus all those already here
See you on the other side :D:D