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Overthinking the cake!!

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deflatedbirthday · 31/12/2025 00:56

Tomorrow is DSS 11th birthday (it’s also my birthday but I’m happy for him to have the limelight!).

I usually make a cake and I take great pride in them. This year I’ve been working and just haven’t had the time to put in the effort I usually would. I’m working tomorrow as well…

As he’s going to be 11 I’ve had an idea to use two Colin the caterpillar cakes as the number and pipe his name on to the board. Is that a completely shit idea?

Doing my usual overthinking and feeling guilty as I always make sure both DSS and DSD have special birthdays themed to whatever they like at that time. Putting the balloons and decs up when they’re in bed for the morning is one of my favourite things to do and they always look so chuffed which melts my heart.

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Imaginary86 · 31/12/2025 00:58

im sure he will like it

deflatedbirthday · 31/12/2025 01:03

Thank you. I know it sounds dramatic. It’s only a cake. We’ve just had a really shit year. My DFIL passed away after a sudden but devastating illness after being retired a week. DH is struggling with this being the first Christmas and new year without him and DSS misses his grandad.

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24Dogcuddler · 31/12/2025 06:48

Brilliant idea I love it. Start a new tradition a Colin each! Happy Birthday both of you.

Sorry for your loss, be kind to yourself and take some pressure off.

Kitterkitkat · 31/12/2025 06:52

Sure he'll love it

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