Its my DC's first birthday late next month and whilst i understand she's 1 and won't remember it, I do want to make some sort of effort to mark the occasion. Nothing grand or spectacular, of course, as there wont be anyone "invited", perhaps just a small number of immediate family for a little intimate celebration. I have booked a trip to the zoo, just me and DC, 2 days after the actual day. I know this is enough but WWYD on the day itself? an extra activity or a picky afternoon tea with cake or something else entirely?
Also any particular gift ideas? We don't have a lot of storage so trying to avoid the excessive junk. Any ideas? I'm thinking clothes, a couple of developmental toys, and maybe a keepsake special gift (?), but what?...
Sorry i really don't mean to come across as a PFB mum or utterly clueless😅 just I'm a lone parent and it's usually only me and DC, so i want to make a bit of effort outside of the daily grind, without going to the extreme that you usually see now on SM.