Wonder.
Not just expensive decorations and sugar highs.
Then somehow we moved into customized pajamas for the sleepover section.
And honestly?
That nearly took me out emotionally.
Tiny satin trimmed pajama sets in pastel shades with silver embroidery over the pockets.
Team Ava.
Team Eli.
Tiny stars stitched along the sleeves.
Matching fluffy socks.
Mini sleep masks.
I physically placed my hand over my chest.
“Tims,” I whispered dramatically, “you are trying to bankrupt me emotionally.”
She looked very pleased with herself.
“Good events should feel emotionally irresponsible,” she replied calmly.
Honestly?
Fair enough.
Somewhere in the middle of discussing balloon arches, Tims suddenly looked up from her notes.
“Oh,” she said casually, “I know the perfect designer for their birthday outfits.”
Immediately I looked interested.
“Children’s couture?” I asked hopefully.
“Children’s couture,” she confirmed proudly.
Excellent.
“She’ll come by tomorrow for measurements.”
By the time the meeting finally ended, the sky outside my office windows had already shifted into deep orange
sunset tones.
I leaned back dramatically in my chair afterward.
“Oh my God,” I muttered. “Planning events is exhausting.”
Gifts
+20 Bonus
Tims laughed while gathering her things.
And this is why people hire me.”
Fair enough.
After she left, I sat there for another minute before remembering today’s gift.


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