No-party day

Today was meant to be the day we celebrated Kate's 1st year birthday in advance, with balloons and streamers, in pink and bears, with cookies and catered food, with friends and family.

Alas, it was not meant to be.

Once Kate was diagnosed with HFMD earlier this week, the husband and I quickly went about cancelling all that we could as we knew that the party could no longer happen. The catering was cancelled, the party preparations halted and the only thing that we kept was the cake. Nothing's going to stop us from devouring the cake on the actual day!

I guess there's still lots to be grateful for - the well-wishes that streamed in from friends and families asking about Kate and wishing her speedy recovery; the fact that Kate was under the weather for only about 3 days, of which the fever was quickly contained and the spots are already on the dry by now. The most awesome piece of news is that she will be out of the quarantined period by the actual birthday, which means that the husband and I will be able to bring her out for a celebration!

While I feel wistful that today is not happening, I'm trying to focus on the good stuff.

The husband is putting finishing touches to this awesome video, a special tribute to Kate and her lovely first year. Looking forward to sharing that final product!