11/08/2026
I forgot something important! I planned my son’s birthday down to the smallest detail... and yet still, I missed something crucial 🎈
Yesterday we celebrated my son’s third birthday.
The balloons were done.
The cake was ready.
The party bags were packed.
The food was organised.
At 2:30am, while tying the very last balloon, I finally stopped and pictured the day ahead.
I imagined welcoming everyone at the door. Watching my son’s excitement. Standing beside him at cake time. Handing out the party bags together. Soaking it all in.
Then the party happened.
And the next day I realised...
I didn’t welcome a single guest through my own front door.
Not one.
I’d been so busy making sure everything was happening that I rushed through some of the moments I’d most wanted to experience.
And it made me realise something.
We plan the cake.
We plan the decorations.
We plan the entertainment.
We plan the food.
But sometimes we forget to plan space to actually be there.
So I wrote down the little checklist I wish I’d made before the party.
Not another birthday party checklist for things to buy.
A checklist for the moments I don’t want to miss next time. 💜
It’s now on our Kiddly-Winks blog
And if you’re planning a birthday for someone you love, I hope it helps you remember to plan for those little moments too.🎂🎈