Whew! that was how I felt when the party ended. It was exhausting but fun and memorable. I hope the kids and the adult guests felt the same way minus the exhaustion. hehehehehehehe.....
Since there was no mass in the Basilica del Sto. Nino in the afternoon of yesterday, June 28, 2011 we were contented to have just visited the church and said our little prayer of thanks for having our first baby's birthday.
We were already almost inside the Sto. Nino's sacred place of adoration when suddenly Jaiden let out a small cry when he observed and looked around the place. His face looked like he didn't feel comfortable. I think it must had been the cave-like structure inside or whatever it was. So I immediately went out of the place before my birthday boy would be hysterical. At the outside of the church, we had a lady "sinug" (a dancing-ritual prayer to the Sto. Nino thanking Him for his natal day and for everything) in dedication to his birthday. Then, a few pictorials.
We arrived an hour and a half earlier to the party venue. Jaiden was already sleepy because it was already his usual napping time. I was just hoping that he would take a short nap on my shoulder which he did, wake up just in time for his party and be in good mood (despite his small nap) when his party would start.
I was surprised when I saw the balloon decorations were beautiful than I expected. I suddenly realized that the some of the decorations weren't what I believed to have paid for in the package. There were lots of flower-shaped balloons in the ceiling. There were also plant-shaped balloons on the tables. What I know was that I only ordered a pair of pillar balloons with a character topper to be put in front of the stage. But the extra decorations? I know that these were the expensive balloon decoration package Sparkles Balloon has. So I was thinking that maybe those are already the balloons I paid for the Balloon Maker package? Though I know that the Balloon Maker as I understood wasn't for the decoration but for literally making different shapes of balloons to be given away to children guests. So I asked the Sparkles' employee about it and voila! He said that it was a "pakapin!" (extra decorations for free) because GMA's Isyu Karon would feature Sparkles Balloons. Wow! weren't we that lucky?
Just when the party was about to start, I was told that a certain young lady asked permission from my mom that they would get a little video of the party. My mom thinking that they were a video-for-hire business didn't entertain her and informed her to seek the permission from my hubby who was just within the vicinity. Unfortunately my hubby also thought the same, hence their request was immediately declined. However, further explanation from them led to positive approval. Just a sidenote: by this time Jaiden already dozed off on my shoulder.
Unluckily Jaiden was still asleep when the party started. I had no choice but to go in front with a sleeping-beauty baby when the host called up to have the celebrant be introduced and at the same time be sang in (children's) chorus his first (typical melody) birthday song. The singing and the loud microphone sound and music in the background awoke him by surprise. At least he didn't whine. He watched his surroundings and saw a crowd of boys and girls. He was at least remained composed. Then the first game of the party started with the Boat is Sinking. When the host would raised his voice when at times the game was at its climax, Jaiden suddenly jolted which I thought due to the harsh loud sound of the host's voice in the microphone. He jolted for several times until he couldn't take it anymore. He started to cry. I immediately got out of the scene and find some place to calm him. Good because his crying stopped immediately when we comforted him. So that was how his party started. :)
The rest of the party was greeting the long-not-in-touched relatives. It was some sort of a little reunion in both my hubby's family and mine. Thus, it was meeting strangers for Jaiden. I felt some kind of exhaustion - of smiling and chit-chatting a little. Thus, no wonder it was for our baby also. Almost the whole period of the party, Jaiden was in my comforting ( a shield for him) arms and shoulders. He wasn't his usual energetic self, I think partly because he was a bit sleepy and the crowd and strangers were just too much for him to take with an exception though to children strangers. He blended well with his guests - boys and girls and the children like him.
By the way we also got a Puppet Show which has helped lightened the mood of our birthday celebrant. He's already used to seeing puppets in Youtube's Skidamarink by SuperSimple Learning. So seeing the puppets of Winne the Pooh and his friends entertained him and so are the kids. They didn't mind that the puppets were thin than should be.
Then came the eating time. Well, I don't like to talk about it here but I think it wasn't that pleasant experience for some? I don't know. It wasn't for me either. However, we managed to keep back on track.
From hearsay, invited children had fun and adults were in awe of the preparation. As to the details of their awedeness? - this I still have to know. :)
Generally, it was indeed a Happy, Happy, Birthday Celebration!!!!!
Happy Birthday baby Jaiden! Mama and Papa loves you so much!!!!!!
Jaiden a derivation of the name Jaidon meaning heard by God. Indeed, God has heard our prayer. Thank you so much Lord!
P/S Please don't forget to watch Isyu Karon of GMA 7 this coming Saturday, July 2, 2011, Saturday at 7:30 A.M. I think my baby and I will be seen there. :) We might as well be discovered as a new talent (of what?) hehehhehhe
Since there was no mass in the Basilica del Sto. Nino in the afternoon of yesterday, June 28, 2011 we were contented to have just visited the church and said our little prayer of thanks for having our first baby's birthday.
We were already almost inside the Sto. Nino's sacred place of adoration when suddenly Jaiden let out a small cry when he observed and looked around the place. His face looked like he didn't feel comfortable. I think it must had been the cave-like structure inside or whatever it was. So I immediately went out of the place before my birthday boy would be hysterical. At the outside of the church, we had a lady "sinug" (a dancing-ritual prayer to the Sto. Nino thanking Him for his natal day and for everything) in dedication to his birthday. Then, a few pictorials.
We arrived an hour and a half earlier to the party venue. Jaiden was already sleepy because it was already his usual napping time. I was just hoping that he would take a short nap on my shoulder which he did, wake up just in time for his party and be in good mood (despite his small nap) when his party would start.
I was surprised when I saw the balloon decorations were beautiful than I expected. I suddenly realized that the some of the decorations weren't what I believed to have paid for in the package. There were lots of flower-shaped balloons in the ceiling. There were also plant-shaped balloons on the tables. What I know was that I only ordered a pair of pillar balloons with a character topper to be put in front of the stage. But the extra decorations? I know that these were the expensive balloon decoration package Sparkles Balloon has. So I was thinking that maybe those are already the balloons I paid for the Balloon Maker package? Though I know that the Balloon Maker as I understood wasn't for the decoration but for literally making different shapes of balloons to be given away to children guests. So I asked the Sparkles' employee about it and voila! He said that it was a "pakapin!" (extra decorations for free) because GMA's Isyu Karon would feature Sparkles Balloons. Wow! weren't we that lucky?
Just when the party was about to start, I was told that a certain young lady asked permission from my mom that they would get a little video of the party. My mom thinking that they were a video-for-hire business didn't entertain her and informed her to seek the permission from my hubby who was just within the vicinity. Unfortunately my hubby also thought the same, hence their request was immediately declined. However, further explanation from them led to positive approval. Just a sidenote: by this time Jaiden already dozed off on my shoulder.
Unluckily Jaiden was still asleep when the party started. I had no choice but to go in front with a sleeping-beauty baby when the host called up to have the celebrant be introduced and at the same time be sang in (children's) chorus his first (typical melody) birthday song. The singing and the loud microphone sound and music in the background awoke him by surprise. At least he didn't whine. He watched his surroundings and saw a crowd of boys and girls. He was at least remained composed. Then the first game of the party started with the Boat is Sinking. When the host would raised his voice when at times the game was at its climax, Jaiden suddenly jolted which I thought due to the harsh loud sound of the host's voice in the microphone. He jolted for several times until he couldn't take it anymore. He started to cry. I immediately got out of the scene and find some place to calm him. Good because his crying stopped immediately when we comforted him. So that was how his party started. :)
The rest of the party was greeting the long-not-in-touched relatives. It was some sort of a little reunion in both my hubby's family and mine. Thus, it was meeting strangers for Jaiden. I felt some kind of exhaustion - of smiling and chit-chatting a little. Thus, no wonder it was for our baby also. Almost the whole period of the party, Jaiden was in my comforting ( a shield for him) arms and shoulders. He wasn't his usual energetic self, I think partly because he was a bit sleepy and the crowd and strangers were just too much for him to take with an exception though to children strangers. He blended well with his guests - boys and girls and the children like him.
By the way we also got a Puppet Show which has helped lightened the mood of our birthday celebrant. He's already used to seeing puppets in Youtube's Skidamarink by SuperSimple Learning. So seeing the puppets of Winne the Pooh and his friends entertained him and so are the kids. They didn't mind that the puppets were thin than should be.
Then came the eating time. Well, I don't like to talk about it here but I think it wasn't that pleasant experience for some? I don't know. It wasn't for me either. However, we managed to keep back on track.
From hearsay, invited children had fun and adults were in awe of the preparation. As to the details of their awedeness? - this I still have to know. :)
Generally, it was indeed a Happy, Happy, Birthday Celebration!!!!!
Happy Birthday baby Jaiden! Mama and Papa loves you so much!!!!!!
Jaiden a derivation of the name Jaidon meaning heard by God. Indeed, God has heard our prayer. Thank you so much Lord!
P/S Please don't forget to watch Isyu Karon of GMA 7 this coming Saturday, July 2, 2011, Saturday at 7:30 A.M. I think my baby and I will be seen there. :) We might as well be discovered as a new talent (of what?) hehehhehhe
