A week ago, our second miracle baby turned 6 and so last Saturday we
decided to throw him the best party that our modest budget could afford, after
all a miracle baby deserves nothing but the best. His last five birthdays were
low keyed celebrations and so we thought that this timing was right because at
least he was at the age that he could appreciate a birthday party of this
nature.
We decided on this party a little over a month ago and
so we did our best to keep it a secret until we started giving out the
invitations. About two weeks before the party, our daughter gave our secret
away by interfering with my diary where the birthday party list was kept. We
had no choice but to tell him about the party. He was excited and after asking
on a couple occasions to see his party list, things calmed down and we continue
planning the party wondering why he did not seem the least bit interested in
finding out more. We were relieved though because at least we could go ahead
with the plans without his interference. I remember one morning actually having
to remind him about his party and all he said to me was, ‘don’t forget the loot
bags!!!!’
I know we were being set up, somehow I felt it and low
and behold, two days before the party, all hell broke loose. I have never heard my husband shouted at him so much before - "calm down, sit down, don't touch that, alright, party cancelled!!!!" He was so excited
he could not contain himself. The Friday before the party, he declared he
wanted a break from school as he was tired of going. Why do you suppose? He was
having a severe case of party fever.
The party was great and they all had fun. My husband
and I spared no energy as we hustled and bustled about trying to make sure that
everything went well. Even as my body felt numb and shocked by all that I had
to do, I remember thinking, is this is really me, planning a party for my six
year old, when not so long ago, well, over 6 years now, Infertility had me wondering if I
would ever be in this position.
God is truly faithful and I once again thank him from
the bottom of my heart.
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