We had a full weekend of Birthday activities–none of which were actually for our own family. We hosted a Birthday party for a friend of Tim’s from church on Saturday and then we attended the Birthday party of another friend of ours (for her daughter, Makaiya, who just turned 2 yesterday). Makaiya and Maddie are friends–well, forced friends, since we think they should be friends. Because let’s face it, how many 2 year olds actually have real friends at this point in life… I remember that her Mom went into labor on my due date and I was happy that at least SOMEONE would be able to have a baby on that day. 🙂
The Saturday party here involved a bit more work since I had to clean the house and prep the food and help Tim prep some games. The weather turned out to be a bit strange (raining then sunny then raining again) but overall it was great. We had loads of fun playing silly games and just hanging out.
On Sunday we went to Makaiya’s house and the kids enjoyed playing outside while we socialized. Then there was a delicious meal followed by cake and presents. The weather was much more agreeable–although a tiny bit cool and windy–but no one seemed to mind.
Coming up on Tuesday it’s Maddie’s Birthday (turning 2!) but she’s too young to really understand or anticipate it coming. Since she’s so young we’ve decided to skip throwing her a party and just enjoy a low key day. I actually teach that day too, so we’ll do cake at suppertime and open just a couple presents and that’s all. She’ll have plenty more Birthdays to really go all out. 🙂
Oh, no! You are getting way too sensible, like your old mom. I’m sorry we can’t be there to make Maddie’s birthday special for you. I know she can’t appreciate it, but it is your special day, too, as you remember her arrival and think about what joy she has added to your life. We probably won’t call to talk to her, since she can’t really talk on the phone, but I may call to talk to you at some point during the daytime. Maybe during naptime.
I get the donuts on the string (I think I’d enjoy that!) and the balls in the nylon on your head to knock over the bottles, but I can’t, for the life of me, figure out what they are doing with the red things sticking out of their mouths!
The red things are fruit by the foot. They had to eat it as fast as they could without using their hands. I love that it looks like a giant tongue. Hahah!
Oh, okay. That makes sense.