Today is my daughter's birthday. My baby girl is 2 years old. It seems like only yesterday she was born. And now she is an independent, chatty, loving girl. I have to face facts, she isn't a baby anymore. She moved into a bed a few weeks ago. Her choice, I wasn't ready. I was sure she would be in her cot until she was 5! But as the bed had been in her room for a while as we got her brother a new king single, she just decided she was going in...but that's another story!
Birthdays are a big deal in our house. I love throwing little parties for them, so they have one every year. Just a few friends for a catch up. I love making their birthday cakes. Last year I made Savannah a giant cupcake. It was a real hit. Now that Hunter is older, he really appreciates the cake I make for him. The look on his face when he sees the cake for the first time is priceless - worth the hours spent icing and decorating.
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| Savannah's first birthday cake. |
We also go out for dinner on their birthday with family. It's a celebration for us as parents too, to have survived another year! We have been to Fasta Pasta for Hunter's birthday every year so far! Last year he fell asleep in the car on the way there, so spent his birthday dinner asleep. We are heading there again tonight for Savannah's birthday.
I have a friend who blows up 100 balloons and puts them in her daughter's room the night before her birthday so she wakes up to a birthday surprise...I tried that one year but only managed about 20 balloons - didn't have the same effect..but I love that birthday tradition!
So as I ponder my baby growing up, and get ready to head off to the zoo, I would like to know does your family have any birthday traditions?
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Louisa is mum to two littles, Miss Bliss and Little Bear. She lives in Melbourne and is addicited to coffee, to-do lists and blogging, in no particular order. She loves being a Mum even if sometimes it feels a bit frantic. Louisa writes most days at 
Becky is a busy SAHM to three little Munchkins; Ellie, Kahlei and Jasper. She is about to embark on a new adventure and move her whole family into her mum's house while waiting for her house to sell. She is currently concentrating on doing her bit to remove the stigma surrounding Post Natal Depression and encourage mothers to take care of themselves to be the best they can be for their families on her blog 
Bec is Mum to Master Hunter (4 years old) and Miss Savannah ( 2 years old). She lives in Adelaide and juggles working 4 days a week in education research, volunteering for St Vincent de Paul, Kindy Governing Council, gym, kids sport and keeping the kids entertained and active. Life is busy but rewarding.
Victoria is mum to 19 month old Miss P and lives in rural Victoria. Having just returned to work as strategic planner in a local council, she is learning to juggle work, studies, and being a wife and mother, while finding some time for herself. When she can find the time, she enjoys watching movies, reading, and catching up with friends and family.
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