You cannot overplan a 1st birthday party!

"She's just a baby", "She won't remember this". Sound familiar? Chances are, if you're planning or have planned a 1st or even 2nd birthday party, at least one person has said this to you. I'm currently in the middle of planning my little girl's first birthday and I have definitely heard both of those. And yes, I am going overboard, in terms of decorations, food, what she's wearing, setting up photo shoots, and stress.

No she won't remember this, and yes, it is only her first birthday; but in my opinion, that first birthday is the most important of all. Between all of the changes that occur during that first year, new mommy stress, sleeplessness, worrying about SIDS and other baby illnesses, this 1st birthday is the ultimate celebration ...for ME!  I think that parents have a right to go overboard. We deserve it. And while my little one won't be able to remember her special day, there will be pictures!