Planning
birthdays…
It
is such a daunting task. Being a creative mamma that I am, I am expected to
raise the bar with every passing year. It’s the kinda of pressure I put on myself
and I frankly enjoy the appreciation that follows.
This
year we were gripped by the Minion fever and hence the whole party revolved around
the minion theme. Instead of a traditional party host or an over kill play zone,
we hosted the party at home. The living room was transformed into a carnival. The
idea was to get the kids involved. We laid down 15 game stations where kids could
come and try their luck out. The activities ranged from coloring minion
pictures to counting away candies.. From putting together a minion puzzle to fishing
out minion cut outs from the pond.
For
every activity they do well, the kids would earn a minion currency. This currency
at the end of the day could be exchanged for prizes at the goodies counter. The
living room was alive with activity with moms going gaga over the concept and
the kids trying to do their best to earn more.. The party was a great success…
But
my most favorite part about the party was the return favor each child took home
along with the goodies they earned for themselves. Choosing a birthday favor is
a different task in itself. A stroll down the Crawford Market and you
understand how the Indian economy is being brutally murdered by the giant
Dragon.
You
are spoilt for choices, take your pick from toxic Tiffin boxes or substandard stationery.
Just as I was trying to find the perfect gift in the mere budget of 100 rs. I stumbled
upon a store selling pots. Just then I knew what I wanted to give away as a
gift to these 5 year olds. I picked those pots up for 25 each, a steal I reckon.
On
my way back I made a quick stop at the local nursery bought, 7 bags of fertile
soil, along with two packets of seeds for the cherry tomato plant. I was elated
with my decision that in the world of BPA free only, I didn’t invest in some
lame toy but instead bought something more valuable for the kids.
each
gift bag contained a pot, some soil and tiny Ziploc with some seeds. The pot
had the following label:
Vedant
plated some seeds of his own on his birthday… Watering his plat is his duty which
he gladly does every day after he gets home from school. At times I’ve caught
him talking to the pot, asking the seeds to grow fast. I still remember the day when the first green
shoot broke out of the dirt. He practically got the entire 4th floor
to come and check the new member of the Ramani family. Now that’s Real
togetherness…
Other
moms’ too had similar stories to share…
Now we are all waiting to see our first
batch of cherry tomatoes on out sills. Kissan too has a similar initiative,
check it out and be a part of it…
