the countdown begins...

9 days to go before Kelvin turns 1. I'm a bit excited even though we didn't prepare a party for him. We'll only have a small gathering, a family affair. I know that most Filipino families celebrated their sons or daughter's 1st birthday like there was no tomorrow. Some shell out more than 100k for their child's birthday. I even read in a forum that they had to extend their budget.

IMO, my son will not fully enjoy his party because he's not fully aware of what's happening. If we push through with it, most of the invited guests will be adults. I will not shell out my hard earned money (as if I have the moolah), especially my SO's just to please other people or just because it's the "tradition".

I'm just being practical. And besides, my son is just starting to walk. How will he be able to play with other children who likes to jump and run around?