Sad Princess Story

It really is sad. I cried. Right along with her, because I knew she was so dissappointed. Here's the story of a truly Sad Princess.


This past Friday night, the night before the big birthday party that has been greatly anticipated by little Hailey, ended up being miserable. I heard Hailey come out of her room around 10pm and went upstairs to see if she needed anything. I found her using the bathroom and she was shaking uncontrollably. She said to me "I don't know what's happening".  I put her back to bed and told Nate she was asking for him. He laid down with her and quickly realized that she had a horrible fever. Horrible indeed.


We put her in our bed and kept her with us all night. As per the doctors request, we kept all our windows open and a fan blowing right in our direction to try to cool her down. Needless to say, it was FREEZING. And, it didn't really help much. She kept her temp at about 103.5 all night. The next morning, we went to the doctor, they checked her out and after running some tests, came to the conclusion it was just merely a viral infection that had to run its course. We knew right then, we had to cancel her birthday party.


She, however, did not know that. After getting her home and letting her take a nap, she woke up and asked if it was time to go to the Kangaroo Zoo yet and we had to tell her the bad news about her birthday. This is where the sadness comes in. While we were explaining to her that we had to cancel and why, all she did while laying in our bed was allow tears to run down her face. No tantrum, not fit, just tears. Then came the quivering chin. I left the room, it was so sad. Nate teared up knowing how disappointed she was.


We decided to have a little family party with grandparents for her instead and I went ahead and made her cake that she has been asking for. Her fever broke around 3pm and she has been fine ever since.

She wanted a princess party with a castle cake this year, so that's what she got, or was going to get, till we had to improvise. The good news is, we were able to reschedule with the Kangaroo Zoo, so she will be able to live her 4 year old dream after all.

Princess Castle Cake

Sad Little Hailey

this picture breaks my heart. She just looks like she's had such a rough day. Those big brown eyes just look so sad to me.

Plasma Car

Our present to Hailey this year. She's in love with this car. She takes Addy for rides all the time and they love it!

and of course, I had to take it for a spin...

then the girls had some fun playing in the castle I made for her party

Then of course, it wouldn't be complete without blowing out a candle.

Overall, she ended up having a good evening, but was still very disappointed about her party with her friends. 

We felt bad for family that traveled this weekend. Like my mother in law always says, "it is what it is".

After an emotional day, with highs and lows and lots of snuggling and worrying and busy cake making, we were tired. And very ready for bed.

Thanks to family and friends for being understanding and caring about the outcome of the weekend.