B-day

We had a birthday party for Baby J yesterday and it was a lot of fun. In the weeks leading up to it I wondered if there was a point to throwing a party. I knew Baby J wouldn't really know what's going on. Even if she did, she probably wouldn't remember any of it later on.

But now, after all is said and done, I think baby birthday parties are a great idea. It's nice to get everyone together but, for me, the best part, was getting photos and videos of Baby J doing funny things (smooshing cake, eating wrapping paper, etc.). These are photos and videos I probably wouldn't be able to get any other time. After all, I think my wife would be very upset with me if at any other time I let the baby spread melted ice cream cake in her hair and then took pictures.

I had always suspected that babies' parties are more for the adults than the babies and now I know for certain that it's true. I also know that that's okay because now I've got great photos and warm memories that I'll enjoy for a long time.

Also, my brother managed to find a Happy Apple for Baby J which is oddly as mesmerizing now as it was when I was a kid.

tinkle tink, tinkle tink