There's nothing like Facebook Memories to remind you what you used to have. I know there have been losses much greater than birthday parties since COVID started, but this is what I mourn today. Pre-COVID birthday parties. The picture shows my oldest at her 6th birthday party. Her birthday is in January and we booked an indoor pool. For a bonus for her (and mommy), we had a mommy and me pedicure date with some friends and their daughters the night before. Aaahhhhh...nail salons. Lots of people, sitting right next to each other, talking without masks. Who knew that would become so precious.
This memory pops up on the heels of us making the decision to cancel this little girl's birthday party this year. Her first ever slumber party. That's a big deal to an 8 year old. The COVID numbers are rising again, the hospitals are full, the news is scary. So, we do the responsible thing and cancel. She'll still have one friend sleepover, have pancakes with candles, and get presents. We still plan to take her to American Girl as planned. But, it's still different.
It's okay to mourn the small things.
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