For LO's birthday party I did all the decorations and made a big brunch for 25 people all by myself. I made 97 tissue paper flowers and all of the vases that they were in out of things that we had around the house, I DIYed banners and bunting and cute little signs for the food, etc. etc. I made quiches, a yogurt bar, bagels and three different kinds of cream cheeses, a meat and cheese tray, pasta salad and a spring salad, and a candy bar. I was going to make cupcakes but DH said that he wanted LO to have her own smash cake so I said fine, I don't want to make two cakes we'll buy the cake because if you buy a cake they give you a free smash cake at our grocery store. So what do ALL of my guests say. "I can't believe you didn't make the cake!" Really? I put all that work into this party and I have to make the cake too?! They weren't being judgy about it, they were just being honest because they really thought I was going to make the cake because it seems like something I would do.... but with all of that other stuff and taking care of LO all day, I just didn't feel like I had time.

But after that incident I find myself trying to go above and beyond in craftiness when it comes to LO. I know it's just going to lead to higher expectations.... but I just can't seem to help myself.