Today we celebrated Baby X's first birthday. His actual birthday is on Thursday but we celebrated earlier. Baby X of course, is oblivious to the fact that he's the star of the party. But this party is planned with an eye on the future. Hubby and I took lots of photos and video as evidence, in preparation for the day Baby X is discerning enough to ask us whether he had a birthday party when he was one year old. You see, when you have more than one kid, perceived fairness amongst the siblings is very important. Small injustice can be misinterpreted and insignificant acts compared to mean more love for one over the other. Today, we had the whole works - food, cake, champagne and gifts. Baby X should not have any reasons to complain in the future.
It was a simple lunch affair with only close family invited. Baby X woke up after a nap to see his grandparents, aunt and uncles waiting for him. He looked a little bewildered but soon he warmed up and enjoyed all the attention.
The theme for the menu was Japanese & Korean. We had sushi, kimchi, miso tofu soup, beef bulgogi and cupcakes, lychees from Mauritius for dessert. But like Huddy stated, the feasting is all on us. Baby X had his usual porridge for lunch. Well, he did have a taste of his birthday cake. Baby X's birthday cake was decorated with Doraemon's face. I think he's cute, like Baby X.
