Oh to be 5 AND a Princess!

I love that my friend Nikki asked me to create "Princess Grace's" 5th birthday party cake. I very much remember my own "Princess Hannah's" 5th birthday party ... except it involved an Ariel cake ... we had already gone through "princess" phase @ the ripe 'ole age of 3! I loved that "princess" phase when it was all about pink, glitter & dress-up. We had the whole she-bang ... bedspread, dust ruffle and all things princess in her room. I think I secretly loved it more than she did!

Being 5 is tough ... Hannah had so much fun at her party ... about 15 girls (that should've been my first clue), too many pictures (my bad) and gymnastics on top of that. What set off the party into a melt-down was that "mommy" didn't get enough treat bags ... "Princess Hannah" did not get a treat bag! Oh boy, did everyone get to see my little "Princess" be not so much a princess. Oh well, I think one of her cousins (probably sweet Emma) gave up her treat bag and saved the day!

Now that my "Princess" is 8 ... it's all about soccer and certainly not anything princessy ... "mom, I'm way too big for that!" Where did my baby go? The other day, my other baby, Hank (who is 6) told me I could only hug him at home! What? At least Hannah was super impressed I knew what "TMI" & "FYI" meant .... yes, I"m pretty much a rock star mom who only gets hugs at home. I'm good with all that.

So to all those mom's with "princesses" or "princes" for that matter at home ... savor every moment ... even meltdowns because they don't last as long as you think (yes, even the meltdowns will pass and then it will be something else like not listening or a balant "NO!") ... our babies grow up too quickly these days but thankful for every minute!

Now back to the birthday girl! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY 5th Birthday Princess Grace! I think Princess Grace has a certain ring to it and knowing Nikki and how graceful and beautiful she is ... she's definitely got a sweet "princess" on her hands!