On Friday, I took half day leave to celebrate her birthday in school. It was a simple cake cutting, goody bags distribution affair. But the simple affair pleases the princess no end. She was in a white sequined dress and was waiting for mummy to come. I felt like the Fairy Godmother. Lol. Lil Isaac joined in the celebration too. When I fetched him from his class, his teacher told me that he had been so excited since the class started and had been telling the teacher that he would be going to her jiejie’s class to celebrate jiejie’s birthday. So cute.
When he entered jiejie’s class, all the other gorgors and jiejies were calling his name as if he was some sort of a celebrity while he looked pretty lost, wondering why people were calling him. When it was the moment, it was pretty messy with 23 other kids “yelling” birthday song and eager to eat the cake such that Lil Isaac didn't get to help jiejie blow the candles or cut the cake. This was also largely bcos her teacher commanded that only Lil Shauna was allowed to blow the candles and cut the cake. Haha.
We bought a 2kg cake and were worried that there would be left over as per previous years. Interestingly, the kids appeared to be starving and polished off the 2kg cake in no time. We see kids coming back for 2nd and 3rd servings. The teacher didn't even get a share.
The kids continued with their classes after the celebration and mummy get her afternoon off. Hehe. I went for a pampering facial treatment, the first since my last one 7 years ago, when I was pregnant with Lil Shauna. Woohoo! I enjoyed the pampering session of course. It was my Mothers’ Day gift from Daddy Lim. I have forgotten how nice it is to be pampered, even though it burnt a hole in my pocket.
We had a mega birthday celebration for Lil Shauna on Saturday at the Centris Function Room, completed with magic show and balloon sculpting. She was all dolled up since morning even though she had a long day ahead, packed with enrichment and make-up classes.
We headed back to Centris just in time for her big birthday bash. The guests started arriving at 5ish as planned and she was a happy girl, running around and receiving presents. Other than family and the usual gang, we invited some of her closer classmates as well, so imagine 20 kids running around in the function room. It is not that bad if one block them out mentally. Lol. In attempt to save some $$, I took the plunge and planned to do some games myself. I must either looked very brave or stupid to the adult guests. I tried to gather the kids to play games at 6.15pm and not all the kids participated. They appeared to be more interested looking at the magician setting up. Bleh. I should have dressed up and put on a red nose for attention. But we ended up having a great time playing some simple games with plenty of prizes. It turned out great in my opinion.
The magician took over at about 6.30pm and the kids were very much captivated. Lil Shauna changed into her Elsa dress and was over the moon to be the center of attention during the magic show. Mummy sneaked for a rest and more food. Chomp, chomp, chomp.
We had the cake cutting ceremony thereafter and was pretty worried that the 1.5kg ice cream cake wouldn't be enough given the previous day experience. Luckily for Auntie S’ superb cake cutting skills and the adults who are watching their waist line, we had enough to go around and some kids even managed a second helping. Lil Isaac got to blow the candles this time.
The balloon sculptor took over and the kids got to pack their own goody bags too while waiting for their balloons. Although I have prepared more than enough goodies, the kids went crazy and it was madness while the kids swept the goodies into their bags.
The party was completed with more kids’ running around, pretend fighting using balloon sword and bow and arrow and of course photo taking.
Lil Shauna was very happy and she had a great birthday. Thank you all for gracing the event. Unfortunately, all have not ended. Lil Isaac said that he wanted the same kind of birthday party completed with a magic show too. -.-“
I had also thought that the party will leave them exhausted and thus an earlier bedtime. Apparently it didn't happen. The kids insisted to rip off the wrappers the moment we were home. Thank you for the presents.
After showering, they insisted that they played with the toys too. Daddy Lim and I had the foresight to buy a present for Lil Isaac too and he gets to play with his present too.
It was a great affair though very tiring. I am so glad that we only have to do this twice in a year maximum. We didn't even do one for Lil Isaac last year and he was too young to ask for one. Hehe.
Mummy Lim
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