I did the same thing, just teeny tiny mom dad and an uncle celebration. Our family lives far away and I don't know I just couldn't bring myself to plan a big party for a little one who really wouldn't notice either. I think if you love party planning have fun I guess, but I got the messy cake pictures (my girl was totally interested in the cake by the way, she double handed it like a cheeseburger and didn't breathe until the whole piece was gone!) and she had more than enough gifts sent from relatives and from me (thats another thing I am not in a hurry to start the massive amounts of toys she won't play with piling up), end the end it was enough for me and certainly enough for her :) I don't think those of us who don't want to plan huge parties for one year olds should feel guilted into it, just say no to mom guilt!

I used to "love it!" now I have mixed feelings, as do some others I have talked to. The first season was escapist fun, I mean the social agenda stuff seemed no worse than what you get anywhere else, but I don't know it has seemed to go in a weird direction lately. That Grilled Cheesus episode especially, it wasn't even entertaining. I feel like they are getting awkward because they really want to do serious "issues" now that the show is so popular, so I dont know it used to be a highlight of my week, but I may be tuning out pretty soon.

Scoot isn't quite as bad as the awkward "passing of the peace", but up there!

Husbands and wives are big on chelbows I think!