Give A Little LEEway: She can't be 2

Monday, December 28, 2009

She can't be 2

My baby turned 2. I can't believe it. Oh, wait, maybe I can. Does attitude come with it? Oh, ya, my baby is 2. All of a sudden this small, unopinionated, immobile child started talking, crossing her arms in tantrums, and developing a very unique and wonderful personality. She's definitely 2. Since she'll be my last, it's kind of hard to let the baby phase disappear but, to be honest, I don't think Lynnea ever really was a baby. She's had independence for as long as I can remember; not wanting anyone to help her with anything and being a "mommy" to her older siblings by yelling for them when I call their names.

To celebrate this little one's birthday, the family went to McDonalds and had some chicken nuggets.

Of course, no McDonalds meal would be complete without a side of Ranch dressing. For Lynnea, the nuggets are the side and the Ranch is the main course.

Then we went and got her a birthday cake from Baskin Robbins. Ice cream cakes are my favorite and this one was really good. Chocolate chip ice cream with vanilla cake underneath.

We had a small celebration with just my parents and my Nana. Nothing big. I didn't really feel like inviting all of her friends (honestly, does she really have any at this point?) and I didn't want to shell out any money either. I'd done enough of that for Christmas. I know when she gets bigger, we'll have to "make it work."

Grammie gave her a baby doll for her birthday so she wouldn't steal her sister's. She was so excited!! Nana gave her books which she looked at for quite a while and we gave her a shopping cart for her new doll. Unfortunately, Auntie Cara and Uncle Bryan couldn't come but they did give her a fun book and shirt.