Thursday 18 November 2010

The night of the great wrapping on Planet Baby

Well, Lovelies, it’s been a long, hard day on Planet Baby. A trip to the dentist (for me), a home visit by the speech pathologist (to coax a certain young Quicksilver to take to his solids better), a trip to Nanna and Pa’s (for India so Sam wouldn’t be distracted from his food) and a visit to the GP (for Joshie) were some of the features. It’s past 10 pm and the three pixies are asleep. In their own beds (I’m happy about that). Mr PB is still at work. And I’m wrapping.


Wrapping to my heart’s content. With colourful paper, my beloved sharp Clover scissors and my overflowing ribbon box. Why? My firstborn turns 5 tomorrow! Mr PB is taking the day off. He will be PB’s inimitable Master of Ceremonies, conjuring a day of delights for the pixies. He probably hasn’t given it a thought yet. But he’ll come up trumps tomorrow – he always does. Yes, he’s a keeper, I agree. With my current state of mind, I can only focus on something simple. Like wrapping the presents.


It calms me down. I enjoy smoothing the paper to crease just so. Carefully selecting either coordinating or contrasting ribbons, depending on my mood. Real, fabric ribbons - forget the paper ones. Tying them with crisp bows. Snipping the ends either on an angle or in a ‘V’. Admiring the joyous riot of colour. Imagining Joshie’s face tomorrow morning when he first spies them.


It might look like a lot and that we’ve spent a lot of money. But appearances can be deceiving. Most of them are quite retro and inexpensive, the toys we had as children growing up in the 1970s. I’ll show you some tomorrow. After the great unwrapping on Planet Baby! Now I'm going to reminisce on how I felt on this night, five years ago. The night before we moved to Planet Baby! Good night.

20 comments:

  1. Happy birthday to Joshie! How exciting, five! Hope you have a most wonderful day celebrating and reminiscing.

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  2. Happy birthday to Joshua and to Mum! Hope it's a wonderful day full of smiles and fun. Xx

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  3. Everyone else will say happy birthday but i want to say "happy being a mother anniversary" as you can only say that about your eldest!! We say to our eldest "you made us parents, none of your siblings have that honour". Every birthday for her, my husband & celebrate parenthood too. So Congratulations to you & Mr Planet Baby for 5 amazing years of family!! Love Posie

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  4. enjoy those sweet thoughts Jane...happy birthday to Joshua and take care sweet Jane.
    oh, those gifts and the happy wrap and ribbon will make your big boy J smile with delight x

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  5. So many delicious presents! He will be very excited!

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  6. Happy Birthday Joshua, how the time flies by for us mums. I imagine he is going to have a ball unwrapping all of his colourful pressies!!!

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  7. Those gifts look lovely Jane. I hope Joshua has a wonderful birthday and you all enjoy a lovely day together. xo

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  8. Let the party begin! Such fun memories you are creating! xo Cathy

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  9. Paper Packages tied up with ribbons is one of my favourite things... to paraphrase (badly) a little ditty we know. He is going to go WILD when he sees that big pile of yumminess.

    Happy birthday to Joshua (and Mum!) x

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  10. Look at all those pretty presents! Happy birthday to Joshua!

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  11. Lucky boy - not just to have those beautifully wrapped presents to open, but to have such loving parents and family to make his day special. Hope you all have a great birthday together. Enjoy. x

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  12. Have a fantastic time. I love the mess the squeals and the wows. Happy Birthday Josh!

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  13. Happy Birthday Joshie! So looking forward to hearing about his birthday adventures and the gifts you have chosen for him. I adore classic toys and you have wrapped them so exquisitely! x

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  14. Happy birthday Joshie - have a great day with your family!
    Jane, I love wrapping presents too, and I am as anxious to see what's inside those beautiful little packages as a child! Enjoy your boy, and having Mr PB home from work for a lovely long weekend! x

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  15. Thanks, everyone, for your kind wishes. Our big boy has had a full and fabulous day. Post to follow!

    And thanks, Posie - I completely concur ☺. J x

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  16. Beautiful. His little eyes will be wide open when he sees such a big pile of colour. Charmaine

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  17. gorgeous jane...i am just catching up on two days of blog reading as too busy sewing christmas orders...& i just read yesterdays post through very welled up...very proud eyes...
    you are incredible for *sharing* those parts of you that at times you may find the hardest to deal with...
    if i lived next door i'd be sharing many a cup of tea...& glass of wine in support with you my friend....

    & all is now set...so go and have that 5th bday with your lovely boy...
    oh and give that blessed husband of yours a smootch on the cheek from me...a bloggy friend!
    melissa xx

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  18. I enjoy wrapping too Jane..when there is peace and quiet in the house and lots of tape! So glad all went well...birthdays at this age are so special and memorable. Hope all is going well. I have been popping in now and again in the wee hours with my iphone but unable to comment. I hate trying to write on that thing ;) Thinking of you...it has been a big week. You have put it all out there and I can see from your comments and everyone elses it has been a very good thing. As I always say, keep doing what you are doing Jane because it is you and it is wonderful ;)

    Best wishes for a relaxing weekend!! I hope it is at least that for you.

    Jeanne xx

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  19. Happy Birthday to Joshie. I hope his day was wonderful and that he delicately unwrapped those beautifully wrapped gifts!

    Best wishes for a fabulous weekend,
    Natasha.

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  20. Thanks for your kindness, ladies. He's having a ball - the celebrations continue tomorrow!

    And Miss Melissa and Jeanne, words fail me. You're the best. I really value your encouragement and empathy. You're both beautiful souls. J x

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Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, you gorgeous soul. You've just made my day! J x

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