Yes, my baby cakes is two! I spend a fair amount of time these days just staring at Tesla, surprised at how big and kid-like she is. Her legs are getting skinny, she's very coordinated, and she'll communicate with gusto (although with words we still don't comprehend). There are hints of baby that I treasure...like when she runs, there's still a waddle and she waves her hands as if she's flapping wings. When she sleeps, she can be on her tummy with her butt in the air. She loves to suck her thumb. And since she still doesn't care how we dress her, sometimes she runs around in pretty funny outfits that look dorky but baby cute.
Anyhow, it happened to be that the weekend of her Juy 5th birthday was the perfect weekend when 3 other of my close high school girlfriends could all make it to a spa together...so after maybe a minute (or 10 seconds) of contemplating, I said, "hell yeah!" Last year Dav and I threw a party for her #1 anniversary that was a pretty huge gathering. It was fun, but I knew that if I was going to do a party this year, it'd be with max 2 other babies, not 15 kids. : )
I figured this year is my only year to keep it mellow. So Dav and I didn't fret. I was very touched, however, that friends and family sent cards and gifts. My mission this year is to take pictures of all the goodies so Tesla can later know that many did celebrate her #2. Thank you, everyone!
Tesla's first tricycle. Granny and great-granny actually got this way early, saying it was for her birthday, but I suspect they simply came across it and couldn't resist. For now, it's indoors as Tesla still doesn't get the concept. She likes being pushed around on it though.
Since I knew we weren't throwing a party, I had fun picking and buying her a toy doll house. I had it delivered and was going to wait until her birthday to give it to her, but she found the box and immediately wanted to play. She doesn't quite play house, but rather likes to put things in and out of the various rooms as if it's a fascinating box. I've even caught her backing her butt into the tiny living room, trying to get in, I think.
M and Sofia came over and gave a glittery ball and puzzle. Fia helped Tesla open her presents...Fia is T's first best friend! T was more interested in the puzzle box and liked standing on it. Now she just likes throwing all the puzzle pieces around the floor. When she discovers they link to make a picture? The years of fun she will have with this; brilliant gift. I also loved the homemade personalized card.
Granny not only gave Tesla half an eclair on her birthday (I don't give Tesla any sweets so she must have been in heaven when tasting that thing), but granny also gave Tesla a new bathing suit and socks. She totally needs both of these, especially with our upcoming beach week in NC. Granny knows!
Elida brought over a Hello Kitty marshmellow on a stick. T won't get to eat it, but she sure admired it. Since the
Hello Kitty potty DVD I got in Tokyo, Tesla has been very into Hello Kitty. My mom bought her this stuffed version, and Kitty is now as important as doggy "wan wan" and horsey. I'm rather pleased that Hello Kitty is T's first "character" she's into.
Then there were all the cards she got. Plus Kimi's bag full of a Hello Kitty towel, shirt and sponge. Folks read my blog, I guess : ) Telsa really liked Uncle Frank's Elmo card...even though the only place she's seen Elmo is a tiny face on one of her sippey cups. She's never seen a moving cartoon of him. Such a good eye!
And Tesla's first doll set complete with clothes, shoes and combs. From Ian, Izumi, Tyler, and Julia. Tesla still doesn't quite get it, but she stuffs the doll in the doll house I gave her.
Again, thank you, everyone!!
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