The first birthday of a child is a real holiday not so much for him as for other family members. For some reason, it is generally accepted that grandparents are more interested in preparing useful presentations, rather than in what they say to their grandchildren.
Meanwhile, older people are very sentimental, and for them it is sometimes much more important to make the baby’s holiday perfect than for his parents. Of course, what words will be said to grandchildren is also important.
What is the difference between congratulations?
Congratulations to the kids by their family members are different from the words that other guests speak to the children. Grandparents can afford much more in the text of congratulations.
For example, if it is undesirable for outsiders to pronounce an excessive amount of compliments to a child, then for native people there are no obstacles. Grandparents can not only speak warm and affectionate words, but also take a child in their arms, squeeze, hug and kiss.
But there are some nuances in this moment too. Frivolous behavior and an abundance of compliments when congratulating are acceptable for family people whose heart is full of feelings. However, you should adequately perceive the degree of your proximity with the baby.
When do you need to exercise restraint in congratulations?
Grandparents love to squeeze their little grandchildren, especially girls. Rarely, without strong emotions, manifested in tears of tenderness and hugs, congratulations to the granddaughter with a year are dispensed with. But in the expression of one’s own feelings one should take into account not only what one wants to do and say, but also the baby’s reaction to it.
In the event that grandparents live with the child or often visit the house where the baby grows up, or stay with him as a nanny, any behavior and words in the congratulation are permissible. The little man is used to his family and will be happy to feel the power of their love and joy.
But in the event that grandparents live their own lives or just rarely see the baby, from his point of view, they are no different from other guests. For example, if the grandmother, who last saw the child at a holiday about his arrival at the apartment from the maternity ward, begins to show his emotions unlimitedly, the baby may simply be frightened. After all, for him this is an outsider old woman, nothing more.
In a year old, children are not able to recognize the words “this is a grandmother,” they perceive kinship not with reason, but with accumulated experience and their feelings.
What is most important in the words of congratulations?
Regardless of whether kind words are spoken to the birthday boy or congratulations are given to the granddaughter on a one-year-old, the main thing in them is simplicity, sincerity and lack of boring. Elderly family members often show their care and love in endless teachings, not paying attention to how their endless educational process is perceived by children.
Of course, parting words can become part of the congratulation, but everything is good in moderation. This should not be forgotten. Accordingly, the main thing for grandparents is to remember that the baby, like other family members, has a holiday. Therefore, you need to relax and enjoy, setting aside excitement and worries on other days.
What gift is needed?
As a rule, such a question does not concern grandfathers and grandmothers who often see the baby or who live with him in the same apartment. However, elderly family members should not forget that the baby has a holiday and a gift intended for him. That is, to present not only something useful and necessary, but also understandable to the baby, that which will delight and interest him. This means that although a stroller is a good gift, such a present is incomprehensible to a child. He will not be able to pick up the stroller and play or study. Accordingly, close people need to supplement their congratulations with some trifle addressed directly to the birthday man.
Grandparents, living far away or just rarely seeing grandchildren, also need to present something to the child himself in addition to useful young family things.
Do I need flowers and postcards?
Older people usually forget about flowers. Meanwhile, if the baby is not prone to allergies, a bouquet of flowers from relatives will pleasantly surprise his mother and decorate the room, creating a festive atmosphere.
Flowers are also good because they never expect them from their own parents or from their grandparents from their spouses. This component of the congratulations will be remembered for a long time and will smooth out any possible roughness in the relations between family members.
The postcard is a long tradition, which should not be neglected. This is a kind of component of the home archive, which can be picked up over the years and re-read the warm sincere words of congratulation. Sometimes it is necessary. Therefore, you can not forget about postcards. The only things that should be avoided are impersonal pieces of cardboard with a template inscription clogged in the printing house. Congratulations from a loved one should be written with your own hand.
When to congratulate?
Elderly people living with birthday parties are often wondering when congratulations should be sounded. To the grandmother with the birth of her granddaughter, whose 1 year old is over, warm words in the family circle are addressed in the morning. In the same way, the older generation of the family also congratulates their grandson on his first birthday. Of course, congratulations from grandparents also begin in the morning.
As for those relatives who live separately and rarely see their grandchildren, then for them it is permissible to come to the birthday party earlier than the time indicated in the invitation. Arriving is a couple of hours before the guests gather. This will allow you to congratulate the child and his parents outside the "general queue", as well as provide an opportunity to play with the baby.
What to say in congratulations?
Congratulations to family members on this day should be mutual. That is, on a date such as one year, warm words sound not only for the baby, but for all members of his family. So, congratulations on the birth of a granddaughter, 1 year old of which turned out to be, like a little boy, of course, are accepted by grandparents. On this day, senior family members not only congratulate and give presents, but also accept them. This should not be forgotten and should be prepared for congratulations.
Texts addressed directly to babies are best written on their own. All grandparents know exactly what to say to the child. However, if older people live far and rarely see babies, then it may be difficult to find the right words.
In the congratulation, you need to turn to the little man by name, mention the occasion of the holiday and express wishes. It’s not worth talking too long so as not to tire the baby and not bore him.
Is poetry or prose better for congratulations?
Congratulations to the granddaughter with a year old, however, like a little boy, can sound in absolutely any genre. Of course, if the little birthday party loves poetry, then you need to congratulate them with them.
However, not every adult is close to poetic forms of congratulations. Not everyone can turn in verse with sincere feeling. A prosaic wish often seems mundane and irrelevant.
Unlike outsiders, grandparents have a great opportunity for sincere and unusual prosaic congratulations to the baby. They can come up and tell a story to their grandchildren. Of course, outsiders invited to the celebration can also do this. But grandparents, unlike everyone else, know exactly what plot can please and interest the little birthday boy.
Congratulations to the girl in verse
Congratulations to the granddaughter on a year from her grandmother, said in a poetic genre, no doubt will delight the baby.
Example:
“Sweetheart (name of the child)! My lapule!
A year passed, as they recognized you!
May there always be a mockery in my eyes
And the magic remains in dreams!
Why don’t you sneeze and not be sick?
You take a lot of sweets in bed!
Tell mom about it today,
Celebrate the holiday and punish her.
The sun is clear, dear (name of the child)!
With a year, you light my!
Happiness, health,
Tales and laughter
Many joys to you for life!
Holidays of bright and sunny rays,
Fairy gnomes in a sea of lights! ”
Of course, poetic congratulations to the granddaughter on a year old can and should be fixed with a kiss. For a close and dear person this gesture is quite acceptable.
Congratulations to the girl in prose
Congratulations to a granddaughter on a one-year-old in prose can be no less vivid and interesting for a child than words spoken in a poetic genre.
For instance:
“Where is our birthday girl? Where is the little princess (baby name) hiding? I do not see. The princess is lost. What to do? Whom to congratulate? Who should I give the gift to? (Questions should be continued until the child runs up with a laugh.)
Our beauty was found! Found (baby name)! Get on the handles. Happy birthday to you, my sun! Happy holiday, my dear! Where is the little nose? Here he is! What to wish to a nose? Do not be ill or scratchy. Where are our eyes clear? Here they are! What to wish the eyes? Do not cry and do not be sad. Where is our pink forehead? There he is! What to wish a forehead? Never frown! (Therefore, you need to continue as long as the child supports the game.)
Congratulations, (baby name)! Grow big and kind. And now - a gift! ”
The advantage of grandparents is that they have a close relationship with the child, and this should be used. It is quite difficult for an outsider to turn a congratulation into a fun game that will interest the baby, but it is easy for loved ones to do it.
Congratulations to the boy in verse
In wishes, poems are also appropriate for boys. Granddaughter 1 year old? Congratulations should be consistent with this date and be understandable and interesting to the child.
For instance:
“Congratulations to our young man!
For the game with gifts
Namedays will pass.
You grow strong
Good and beautiful!
Do not forget to eat porridge for breakfast.
Then you won’t get tired
Run, jump, hide
And you won’t look, no matter where you sit in the park! Happy Birthday!"
Often, congratulating the little birthday boy, along with him, warm words are addressed to grandfathers, especially if they are next to grandchildren.
Congratulations to grandfather on the year since the birth of his granddaughter or a little boy can sound like this:
“Who is next to the birthday boy?” Playing with him all day?
That old, that young - about grandfather and granddaughter say so.
Congratulations to both of you on this day!
I wish you health and happiness,
And what would play - not too lazy! "
Congratulations to the boy in prose
If birthday greetings to the granddaughter, whose year has passed, are often filled with all kinds of epithets and are based on flirting with a child, then boys are usually treated more restrained.
Example greeting words:
“Our dear (name of the child)! Congratulations on your most important holiday: your very first birthday! We wish you to grow up big, smart, kind and strong, our little man! Happy Birthday!"