Happy First Birthday, Jamayia!

I went in to wish her good morning & happy birthday and she greeted me with a kiss

I figured I needed to do something special, rather than just roam the mall. Today was her day–let’s head to the zoo. First shock of all–she kept the hat on the entire time we were there! Anyone who knows Jamayia knows she h-a-t-e-s wearing a hat. Hmmm, must be no coincidence that the word “hate” starts with the word “hat”. She enjoyed the sun, the heat and the cool mosquito repellant (hence the oil in the pic). She loves staring up at the Winnie the Pooh statue and wouldn’t even look at the camera.

The we headed home in hopes of a much deserved & much needed nap. No dice for me! So, instead we headed to Wal-Mart on a quick run and back home. Then Mommy set up for the extrememly mini-party. The real party is on Sunday, but you’ve gotta do something on the actual birth date itself. After all, you only turn 1 once.

The very tired Jamayia did well, acting like the little princess she is. She was all smiles at one point.

She wasn’t a big fan of the whole candle thing. I’m sure that’ll change in a few years. Mind you, she did enjoy seeing the smoke after the candle was blown out. Actually, she was trying her best to catch the smoke.
Wow, that year sure flew by. Hard to believe that it was only 1 year ago that I was in a loonnnngggggggg labour, anticipating the arrival of a little baby. Here’s to many more, my darling!
Yes, my loyal reader fans, there will be pics coming from Sunday!

My Birthday

In case you missed it (and some of you did, but you’re forgiven), my birthday was Friday, June 22.

So, how was it? Turned out different. The past couple years, I’d get slightly discouraged just before my birthday because while I’d like to do something somewhat grand & memorable, that just doesn’t happen. Come birthday time, I realize how few close friends I really have. While I know a lot of people, that doesn’t always mean that I’d necessarily share such a significant day with just anyone. Hmm, maybe when I blew out my candles, I should’ve wished for more friends. Ha ha! I didn’t even have a cake…yet….

I originally had planned to wake up early, and spend the day with my darling girl. I wanted to head to the Zoo first thing in the morning, and stay for an hour, then come home for her nap. In the afternoon, I was thinking to head to the mall for some purely indulgent, yet unnecessary, birthday splurge. Once Hubby got home, I’d see what to do for dinner.

What really happened on Friday??

Baby Girl work up earlier than predicted. Then my mom called to pass on birthday greetings and let me know that Baby Boy Cousin had arrived. From there, my day went topsy-turvy. I was thrilled to share my birthday with him. When my child woke up (after 11 am), I dropped her off to play with Grandma, and went to meet the new baby. I took some pics, then went back to my child. She ate, then we headed to the mall. I bought diapers, wipes & bum cream for the newborn and a couple things for myself. Then dropped that off. Then home, to find that Hubby wanted to surprise me and had taken the afternoon off (without telling me) and wasted it at home alone. Hello!!! He should’ve called me, I would’ve changed my plans in an instant. He wanted to do dinner, but that’s postponed until later this week.

Overall, it was a full day and went alright. I don’t mind sharing my birthday this time. Although, when I turn 30, the day’s mine!