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, but could be a relaxing, fun day for the adults, too. for example, for a ?capes and queso? themed party, a taco station and a margarita machine would get the stamp of approval from kids and adults both. ?if you?re going to have families over, you want everybody to have a good time,? she says
. ?it?s not just the kid you?re inviting. you?re inviting the family. there might be an older sibling, mom, dad, and sometimes even grandparents who will tag along.? still, roughton says there is a lot of pressure on parents today to throw the perfect party, in what she calls an era of ?pinterest momming.? that being said, being practical is important, too. ?you don?t want to overstretch your budget for something your child won?t remember,? she says. lambert says in the end, the memories are worth it. ?i know at such a young age my girls probably won?t remember much about them, but i will. in a few years, they will just want to have a few friends over for sleepovers or maybe go shopping at the mall, so i want to enjoy planning and celebrating them this way as long as i can,? she says. babin says she went ?all out? on her son?s first birthday because he was a miracle. ?he wasn?t meant to be, according to doctors,? she says. ?not only are you celebrating that your child is one, but you are celebrating that mom made it through that year. on my son?s big day when i came down, everyone was applauding me. it wasn?t my birthday, but in a sense, it was my day, too because motherhood is not for the weak.? babin hosted a kentucky derby party complete with a southern brass band, catering from city pork, lawn games, mint juleps, and of course, ponies. but beyond the theme, decorations, and food lies the most important part of the whole day?the reason for the celebration. ?the best thing about the birthdays are the family and friends who show up,? lambert says. ?you realize just how special your children are when all of the people who mean the most to you take time out of their day to come celebrate with you.? ? j u l y 2 0 1 9 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 3 9
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