I'm so bummed - Phia's bday

amynicole21 wrote: Sophia's bday is on Saturday and I hadn't really planned anything huge to celebrate. My Dad and Step-Mother were going to get here from Philly Friday, and MIL was going to come over and we were going to have a tiny little party on Sat. I ordered a bunch of balloons, a bday cake and got party hats, noise makers and a bday banner. I was really looking forward to it!

Then came Hurrican Frances. She'll hit on Saturday sometime and it's going to be bad... very bad. My parents probably won't come, even though they think they're going to be able to somehow I really don't need to worry about guests when I am without power and dealing with a disaster... Schools, stores, work... everything will close on Friday at some point, so there is NO way I'll be able to pick up the stuff after tomorrow (Thurs). We'll just have to celebrate tomorrow evening, just the 3 of us (maybe MIL, but who knows.) I'm just so bummed. DH and my bdays were a few weeks ago during hurricane Charley and it was so depressing. I really just wanted something nice for my baby girl I know she won't know the difference, but I will. I feel like I'm failing her even though it's totally out of my control

I just want my baby to be happy. And I'm freaking out about this storm... I want to crawl in a hole and not come out until Spring!

kit_kats_mom replied: Aw honey. Can you just do a party with the 3 of you and do her "big" party a bit later?

I know this is stressing you out....sorry.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Amy I'm so sorry this is happening to your family again! When things settle down, invite your family over and have her party then. I know it won't be the same, but she will have a party! Next Year you can make it up to her and have an extra special party! My thoughts are with you and your family!

kimberley replied: sorry you are going through this i like the idea of doing a bigger party later on when the weather settles a bit and just having an intimate party for the 3 of you on her birthday. i am sure she will love it as long as she is with you.

amynicole21 replied: Well, my Dad works for the post office and has to schedule out vacation days months in advance. He can't come down later on and has to use this week no matter what. Maybe MIL can come over tomorrow...

ediep replied: oh no!!! That is so depressing!! Stupid weather!!!!

I hope that storm takes it easy on you!

MomToMany replied: So sorry you are going through this! I hope it all works out for you guys, and that everyone stays safe through the storm. I'd be scared to death!

A&A'smommy replied: awwwww (((((BIG HUGS))))) it will be a special day because your holding that day close to your heart so some day when you tell her about her birthday and everything she will think wow my mom loves me SO much! I'm sorry you can't do what you want to do for her!!! (((HUGS)))

coasterqueen replied: Ahh Amy, I'm so sorry. I doesn't seem to be the year for having parties go smoothly, huh? Ugh!

Well maybe this storm will not hit your area, crossing my fingers. I know when I watched the weather this morning they are still not sure where it will hit. Maybe it will take a turn and NOT go to your area this time.

I know it still stinks especially when you try so hard.

Can you pick up the stuff today and have the party tomorrow night???? Or will they still not be able to be there? I know they say it's not supposed to hit til Saturday but honestly I don't know how areas handle these things when they know it might be hitting. Sorry.

amynicole21 replied: Well, the storm is as big as the state, so no matter where it hits we'll have a hurricane in Orlando. We're picking up the cake and balloons tonight and will have a party with MIL Phia won't know the difference, and we're going to try and make it as special as we can for her. Trying to stay positive

Kaitlin'smom replied: awww I am sorry, but I am sure it will be okay, heck with the way things fall this year there is no good time for me to have a party for Kaitlin so its just going to be mommy, daddy and Kaitlin.....I really dont mind easier for me, however I am sure I will hear about it from family....

Josie83 replied: Sorry to hear your plans have been spoiled, but I'm sure she'll have a great time anyway. Good luck whatever ends up happening, let us know how it goes! xx

MommyX2 replied: I know it doesnt seem like it now, but this will be something neat for her to look back on when shes older. Be sure and save the newspaper on her birthday and put it in a keepsake box, in 20 years she can say Hurricane Frances hit on my 2nd birthday!!!

Keep your head up!

Amber

momof2girls replied: Im soooo sorry that things are not going as planned that stupid hurrican Francis!!! argh!
She will be happy so dont worry, just be safe!

DansMom replied: I'm sorry about Frances and the tiny party. I was thinking about you and kit kats mom while I was in Maine---I can't believe what Florida has been going through.

MommyToAshley replied: I am sorry I missed this when you posted it... makes my problem finding Barney supplies seem so petty.

So, how did it go? I hope Sophia had a great day celebrating with you.

amynicole21 replied:

She did ok. We got a cake and some balloons and finding nemo decorations. While DH had her outside one evening about 2 days before her bday, I quickly put up all the directions and MIL came over. We had a little surprise party, just the 4 of us. Sophia had too much sugar and had a tantrum, but other than that it was sweet.

The hurricane came through on her bday, but luckily we still had power. My dad and step-mother couldn't make it down, but MIL stayed with us all day because of the storm. We just sang happy birthday to her at every opportunity and let her open presents all day long. She really liked the presents

I'm glad she's only 2 and won't really remember the day.