09/18/2026
Sometimes… things don’t go according to plan. I’m solo parenting and none of my children wanted to sleep last night, which is totally fine, but I was a little worried about painting a straight line while feeding a baby. They took turns being awake, so I snuggled them and gave up on working. Kindof just going with the flow over here ✌🏻
Speaking of things not going according to plan, I stressed myself out with this banner and I’m finally ready to talk about it 😅
I painted this banner once for Quinnley’s 1st birthday…. But as it dried, I think it dried too quickly due to the heat and began cracking. I returned home from the State Fair and I tried to touch it up, but decided I would just paint it again- mind you, her party was the next morning. I texted Quinnley’s mom and told her what happened, she was entirely understanding, very sweet, and told me the first banner would be completely fine. However, if I wouldn’t use it at my own party, I’m not going to send it to someone else’s party to be used. I very much strive to be honest and committed to providing the best experience possible- I especially don’t want to be at fault for ruining a first birthday. 😅
I snapped a picture of the finished and dried banner in the morning, got an approval, tucked the banner gently in the car, and dropped it off before the family left to go decorate for the party. Dad put the banner into their car before the “kids messed it up”, which I also can relate to. 🤣 I was so incredibly nervous about the second banner doing the same thing and not having enough time to paint another banner in time for the party later that day. I hope this silly little goose had a perfect first birthday 🎉 🪿