There has been so much anticipation leading up to Layton's first party! I have been planning for months and baked for 2 days! I wanted everything to go off without a hitch! I knew that Layton loved Mickey Mouse, so that was the easy part. I searched Pinterst and Google for days before coming up with the final plan to what I thought was going to be an amazing party!
Cupcakes, smash cake, potato salad, fruit salad, Mickey cookies where all on the list of things to make. Thankfully, Layton took a nap from 9:30-12:00 which was great because I could get myself ready and finish a few odds and ends. I waited for Sarah to come and we loaded the cars and off we went. Once to Aaron and Vicki's it was a mad dash to cakes iced, food out and decorations up. Last on the list was heading to Party City to pick up the balloons and getting Layton dressed for his guests!
During the party Layton had a great time, opening gifts was the best part. Sarah won the prize for the Mickey Mouse Bus that Layton can ride. She knew she had to call me and get the OK because it makes noise! Layton also got clothes, shoes, books and so much more.
When it was time to have cake we sang to Layton and helped him blow out his candle. But... he would not touch that cake with a 10-foot pole! He absolutely refused and wanted out of his highchair! It really didn't surprise me because he is such a picky eater anyway!
After all the fun and party was cleaned up we were on our way home. My tired little man fell asleep in the car and has been asleep ever since! At least it gave me time to put everything away and get my house back to normal.
Around 9 o'clock Layton was a little fussy and was tossing and turning, then started to cry. I went in to see what was wrong but the second I picked him up he was out like a light. I tried to place him back down and he started to cry again. I picked him up and again he was out like a light. I then realized he just wanted to be held. This hasn't happened for a really long time because I had trained him to put himself to sleep, but I took him up on his offer right away! I walked him around his room for what seemed like forever and thought about the last year crying quietly to myself. So much has happened in my life the past year and I don't know what my life with be without Layton. Being a mom is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I am so grateful to have such an amazing little man. He is so smart and funny, witty and loving. He is the perfect little boy. It's amazing how fast my pregnancy and the first year of Layton's life have flown by. I can't wait to see what the next 100 years are going to bring for him and I.
I am so thankful for all the amazing friends and family that showed up today. Layton is a very loved little boy and I am so grateful for all the amazing people that he shares his life with. What an amazing and special day! And guess what? We get to do it again next week... and I can't wait!
Thanks SV for all your help today, wouldn't have been so successful without all your help! We love you!
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