In other birthday news, I just got a thing from my cousin about her daughter's 2nd birthday next week. She says no presents. It's just family, so I am fairly certain that if I don't bring a present, I will be the only one who doesn't. What to do?? Maybe just one book.
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I am wondering how meringue got invented before there were electric mixers.
Jesse, a my roommate and I in France made oeufs a la neige whipping with forks. We had to tag team and it was exhausting.
Jesse, how about a non-object gift like a donation or tickets to the zoo or something?
Zen, thanks! And I am happy that they also worked for your niece!
oeufs a la neige
One of my favorite desserts. And a big birthday dinner request in my family.
Jesse, a my roommate and I in France made oeufs a la neige whipping with forks. We had to tag team and it was exhausting.
Yeah, I can't even imagine! Granted, I'm not in shape like an Olde Tymey cook, but my arm is tired from holding the mixer!
Jesse, how about a non-object gift like a donation or tickets to the zoo or something?
Oh! That reminds me of something I had thought of -- when I was a baby, people gave me savings bonds, which I cashed out when I graduated from college, and it was AWESOME. That could combine small money + no new stuff. Hmmm.
Edit: Turns out, they take three weeks to get, so maybe NSM.
That's a good idea, Jesse! I do understand the parents' concern -- sometimes the kids get overwhelmed, and sometimes it's also just too. much. stuff., you know? We had to tell the grandparents to limit Christmas and birthday gifts when Jake was young, because he was just getting inundated. It's all cute, and it's hard not to buy it, but the kids don't even wind up playing with half of it sometimes.
Oh, I totally understand the parents' concern. I just know my family, and know that everyone will show up with stuff. Maybe I'd rather listen to my cousin!
Jesse you could give a card with a home made receipt for the bond you've ordered. I think a bond is fantastic for babies and toddlers because they're too young to expect anything. The parents will be grateful!