Turning 2

I'm spending most of my free time planning for Jo's 2nd birthday these days. The experts have recommended inviting just 2 kids for a 2 year old; Jo has demonstrated how uncomfortable he can be in a strange environment with too many adults and kids during our past 2 cell group sessions. I don't quite want to have him screaming and crying his head off during his 2nd birthday so I'm settling on just a short birthday playgroup with 2 kiddo friends and their parents, my in-laws, and his great-grandmother-in-law.

As for the theme, it'll probably be Sesame Street. I'll save the planes and helicopters for the next birthday when, hopefully, his daddy will be around.

The food list for adults and kids is settled; all that's left is the birthday cake. I think I'll just be getting a simple and light sponge cake with icing and hundreds-and-thousands and sesame street figurines on it. How does that sound? Not too bad, I suppose. Was toying with the idea of individual cupcakes as well, with a candle for each, so that each of the kids can blow out their own flame. I'm just anticipating that the other 2 boys may be upset about not getting to blow out the candle.

Gotta get Jo started on making the invites and goody bags today.