I know this is an unusual question, but is it ok to recreate my 5yr old's birthday cupcakes?

Sure why not 🌹

Nobody will know and it will make you happy to have the picture have turned out the way you wanted it

If that makes you happy and your kid doesn't mind, go for it! For me it wouldn't work, but to each their own.

(I use photos to trigger memories and this plan wouldn't remind me of their birthday, but of having a second batch of cupcakes to stage a photo.)

I'd ask your 5 year old if they're ok recreating the moment but I think they'd say yes for cupcakes. I think you can get your friend photoshopped out as well too.

Throughout my life long training and experiences, of pragmatism and logic, I do not see a quandary.

Why can't one celebrate any occasion, on any day of the year, if one, chooses to do so? The date, truly doesn't matter and to me, more the merrier.

There is nothing to ask or explain. Just have another birthday party, with the whole family. It's just as real, as ever, and not staged, at all!

Think about this and plan even more celebrations, for your family. 🙂🌷

You should do that. The memories are worth preserving.

Its' your family and if that's what you want, do it!

Stepping back from how you feel sad about the photo - the most important thing here is: did your daughter have a fun birthday?

If she did. Then you achieved the optimum thing: good memories for her. And for you .
Its one of rhe best things a mum can hope for . You did good.

Arent these what matter most ?

A new photo wont change her great memories of a fun day, and a terrific mum who made it happen .

I think thats a perfect idea Gunny!! Recreate it and make yourself feel better. Have your family photo the way you want to have it!! 🤗☺

Sure... you can do whatever you like - and I'm sure the family won't mind eating more cakes...

I don't know what happened.

Can you make me some cup cakes please 🤤

go for it!

😳😳…no big deal 😝

I think if you really want this. Explain it to her . Explain how much itd mean to you to have a family photo.
Kids are savvy. She'll understand. She'll know its not the real thing, but that it symbolises it for you.

And itll make her feel good that you are being honest with her, like a friend .

You should do it. Then you all get more cup cakes.