The birthday party
The party, by toddler standards, was a success.
(See more photos on the Durham Region Baby flickr account here.)
We kept it small this year — just immediate family — unlike last year’s decorated, invitationed, large-attendee affair. Lucy did, however, get a new dress. A dress with buttons down the front that no one could predict would create a strip show and gut wrenching entertainment at the end of the night.
Lucy “Wow!”-ed over all her presents from our super generous families: money for her education fund, movies, tons of stickers and art supplies (including a handmade apron
that holds crayons, from my sister), books (this one — best EVER — is now known as “Doggie Poops” because of the yellow lab that’s squatting; two more Little People flap books!; Dora and more), movies, adorable spring clothes, funds to paint Lucy’s bedroom
For dinner, I made chicken chili, served with fancy schmancy bread and old cheddar cheese (that yummy stuff that’s tart and makes your mouth feel dirty. Mmmmm). While I love entertaining, I have to admit I still have a lot to learn about portion. Everyone had food and was full, but there definitely could have been more.
(Note to self: MAKE MORE FOOD.)
Lucy spent dinner wanting more bread. She spent the time between dinner and dessert wanting cake. She ate her cake. Then she mashed it all over her tray and
down the side of her chair. Typical toddler. I take it as a sign the food was good.
Did I mention I made carrot cake? With cream cheese icing? Do you know how much cream cheese icing I ate last Saturday?
After dinner, Lucy and her Auntie Jenni started dancing in the office. Before we knew it, my daughter was popping open the buttons on the front of her dress. Was she hot? Was she practicing (un)dressing skills? Was she EGGED ON BY FAMILY? Yes, yes and yes. Soon, she was leading us in a Benny Hill-inspired chase:
High on cake and all the attention, Lucy was soon screeching through the house clad only in tights and Robeez. The party could not have ended on a better note.
Best. toddler. birthday. party. ever.
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Looks like you had a grand ‘ol time (and Lucy too!) Happy 2nd birthday, Lucy!
Looks like a fabulous time ! YAY !
Inspiring for me
Our #2 is not that far away .. what a great idea to make a pot of chili ! clever girl you are 
Best toddler birthday party ever…until this weekend, you mean of course.
You are such a domestic mom… homemade cake and everything!
Makes me want to be a better mom!!!
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