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Have a smash cake
Write a letter
This has been an American first birthday
tradition for some time, and has only recently
become popular here. The idea is that, in
addition to the real first birthday cake that is
sliced and served, there is a smaller decorated
cake put in front of the birthday child and
they’re given free reign to make a grab for it,
stick their hands (or faces!) in and make an
almighty mess – this is a pure
photo opportunity!
Find some time to sit and write a letter to
your one-year-old. Make a note of some of
your favourite memories from the past year,
and how you have felt as a parent – or even
what you hope the next year will bring. There
is no formula, just write from your heart. Then
seal the letter and put it in a memory box for
your little one to read when they are older.
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