Thursday 15 October 2009

Eight weeks and counting

Gotta say I'm impressed with 1st Class Celebrations' mailing list planning... never heard of the company before, and what lands on my doorstep only 8 weeks before Paige's birthday? (her first, for those of you who haven't been keeping track)

None other than the company's '1st Birthday Book: filled with everything to make your baby's 1st birthday extra special.' I never knew you could buy so much STUFF for a baby who has absolutely no idea how this day is different from any other. Unfortunately as my child isn't named Alisha, Amelia, or Melika, it doesn't look like any of the personalised things are for us. They do show a t-shirt saying 'I'm Princess Lucy and I am 1' -- so hey, someone in our family can benefit.

Seriously, though -- who is a 1st birthday really for? Certainly not the baby. If we just acknowledge it's for the parents from the outset, then can we do away with pink princess balloons and juice and go for a tasteful flower arrangement and full-bodied shiraz? 

2 comments:

Nana said...

How do I buy the Princess Lucy shirt?!!

PlanetW said...

Hey, I provided a link to the catalogue... the rest is up to you! Though I'm sure you can find a similarly customised shirt in the US -- cheaper postage!