Monday, 13 June 2011

18 June

It's Kieron's birthday on Saturday, or should I say the anniversary of his birth, as Kieron is forever 10.
I've bought him some new trainers just like his big brother wears so I know they will be perfect.
I keep waiting for a list of desired presents to appear, chosen at length from the latest Argos catalogue or online with websites attached so that I can't possibly get it wrong. Kieron's so trusting in my ability to get the right things, little does he know that I double check with Callum to make sure. Although Callum often asks why Kieron wants a specific game and tries to cajole him into getting something else. Kieron remains steadfast in his choice, knowing that there will always be some birthday money to spend on Callum's suggestion anyway.
Birthday cake is chosen well in advance...football or Simpsons generally the favourite, unlike earlier years when it had to be a caterpillar cake. Party venue has changed over the years, from the usual indoor play areas to ten pin bowling the last two birthdays, followed by McDonalds or the local 'all you can eat' chinese restaurant, complete with chocolate fountain.
Kieron's 8th birthday was a gamble. He wanted a party at home. So I confronted my fears (after all lots of 8 year old boys running amok is scary) and took the kids to the park to play football before loading them up with sugar and all things sticky.
Balloons around the house and birthday banners on the door and we're good to go.
I'll still do banners and cake, but this year, like last year, we'll be releasing the balloons instead.
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5 comments:

  1. Susan13 June 2011 at 13:25

    I think you're really brave to do the banners and cake. Some how I just can't seem to cope with the prospect, and this year actually seems to feel a lot worse than our first without them - how silly it seems to think now that it would some how get easier xx

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  2. Beverley13 June 2011 at 14:52

    Whatever works for you Janine - I've arrived at the conclusion that we must do whatever it takes to get through these dificult days. I shall be thinking of you on Saturday.

    By the way, for several years, Al's favourite cake was also the caterpillar one.

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  3. Janine13 June 2011 at 22:57

    I agree Susan that it seems worse, but the buffer of deep shock has gone. I do the cake etc because it feels right and I do celebrate the fact that Kieron was born and that I'm blessed to be his mum. I hope you get through Thursday and will be thinking of you.
    Beverley, thank you.
    xxxx

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  4. Beverley18 June 2011 at 02:34

    Janine I'm thinking of you today. I have lit a candle for you and Kieron and am watching it burn. Take good care of yourself today.

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  5. Janine19 June 2011 at 10:30

    Thank you xxxx

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