It started out as all good birthdays should (or at least good birthday's according to MaggieMae)...with a trip to Dunkin' Donuts. She got her very own free "Birthday Donut" which she got in her very own bag for and got to carry it home on her lap. She was thrilled with that. For Maggie the two requirements for a birthday are donuts for breakfast and cake.
She got her cake and ice cream at an afternoon party that we enjoyed with a few friends and relatives. Maggie received sand for the old sandbox from mom and dad as well as a cute shirt that she saw at the store that morning. Dad paused to look at the shirts and pulled out a couple to look at. Maggie decided to take matters into her own hands by telling daddy, "that one" pointing to a purple on that dad had not picked up.
She received a bath-time doll from Aunt Rebecca (and family), that she likes giving baths to and occasionally big sister has been seen snuggling up with it at night in bed. She got sand toys from Adriana (friend and babysitter), Becky got her a book and Minnie Mouse shirt (which she also loves), Aunt Kathy (and family) got her a couple of coloring books, Grandma and Grandpa Williams gave her some money and Aunt Danika (and family) gave her a great Princess blow up chair - which Maggie loves and unfortunately so did her big brothers. It has a whole in it and we are starting to look for sturdy foam which we could cut or mold into the cover so that she can continue to use it. All in all, very fun day and she really enjoyed it.
It is so fun to see her enjoy a birthday. She likes telling people she is two. For me this is a new experience for a child of mine, so young, to be able to understand and actually request things for her birthday. I never could understand why other parents did so much for their children's birthdays at such a young age. MaggieMae talked about her birthday (well, mostly donuts and cake) for several weeks before it came. My other kids, it was more of a "Who is the cake for?" at best. More pictures below!
Two final notes - Maggie is getting her favorite lunch - Top Ramen that she has opened with a pair of scissors. And finally, the lovely outfit she has on is one of her favorites - pink pants with Snowmen and presents on it to go with her hooded, short sleeved knit shirt that has a print of cherries on it. What a fashion statement!
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I found the princess chair a few months ago - right before Natalie's birthday. I debated giving it to Natalie, but knew that Tyler & Brandon wouldn't be able to stay off of it and it would end up that way! I wondered about it at your house too...
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