Thinking Reasonable

Noah and I have been talking, okay, mostly I have been talking to Noah about his first birthday party. Things just aren't sitting right with me. I can't stop thinking that this is his first birthday party and he just won't remember it. Albeit he will be able to see the photos, I still just do not believe that this is the birthday to go to extremes. I rather wait until he is older and can really move around, form memories, have friends, etc. to go all out. Somebody else said you should invite a lot of people because it means more gifts for Noah, this is true. But I could save all the money on making an elaborate party and buy those gifts myself.
I have also been doing some reading and a lot of people say to try and keep the party only an hour long because the babies get tired and cranky. They also say that the birthday babies really, really love and enjoy all the attention. So, mama needs to settle down and think what is the best thing for her baby. At this point I am thinking that a small little picnic is the way to go. Perhaps I will still have an extensive guess list but I think I will keep it simple, find a closer park, have some finger foods (prepared at home and brought along) and cupcakes (in lieu of cake because it is easier to distribute and the kids love them-and I will have a cupcake stand for display so we have something to take a picture of!), and a pinata. On the invites I will make the party last 1 and a half hours and if people want to stay longer, it's a park so go ahead! I think this will just make everything a lot less stressful and thus more enjoyable for me and Noah. Because as I am sure you were all thinking anyways, no matter what, as long as Noah is loved (which he is extensively everyday anyways) he is going to be happy. And because now I see how much Noah loves being outside-having it in a park seems essential. Pray for no rain and I am sure all will go well.