2-6
While the kids watched their usual two cartoons on Saturday morning, I made Molly special German Puffy Pancake breakfast. We planned to have her open birthday gifts mid-morning and eat birthday cake after lunch. I took a few pictures of her on the fireplace with her gifts, balloons, and the birthday banner of course. Molly was really sober and tight with her smile - possibly because she didn't know what to do with all of the attention. Funny, because the same girl wants (and gets lot of attention) anywhere and anytime on any other normal day! I guess she was done with me taking her picture with her gifts when she decided to open one of the small presents she had been holding. :) Once we started opening gifts, she was all about it; she opened one, looked at it/played with it/put it on if possible, and then walked over to the fireplace and pointed to the mantle wanting another gift to open. She opened lots of great presents; sunglasses, a racoon backpack, clothes, dresses, shoes, bath toys, camera, Little People princesses, and magnetic dolls to name a few. Alanna was such a great sport about letting the attention be on Molly and giving her some space while she was opening gifts. Not once did Alanna ask for something or pout about anything. Alanna is establishing herself as a really supportive and kind sibling. Charlie, on the other hand, is still struggling with the concept of being a good sport and letting someone else have all the attention for once. Unfortunately, Charlie chose to spend the gift time in his bedroom instead of changing his attitude. Maybe we need to provide him with more practice on being gracious during a sister's birthday. Perhaps we start celebrating half birthdays with a cupcake and one gift? We ate birthday cake with the birthday girl after she woke up from her nap. Molly blew out the candles all by herself!! The rest of the day was spent playing with Molly and her new toys, eating dinner, and going to church. I know Molly had a great day and felt special. She IS a special little girl!! Happy second birthday, Molly Girl!
Look at Molly!!!! Isn't this picture AWESOME??? She's so cute, trying to copy her big brother and sister but not knowing exactly what they're doing. No wonder she doesn't know what to do with a view finder - cameras now don't have them anymore.
No comments:
Post a Comment