planning a birthday party

I haven't consciously thought "right I will plan Gaby's 2nd birthday party" - but I'm doing it anyway! Terrible I know - her b/day is still 6 or 7 weeks away, but I guess I can't help feeling a little excited about it!!!!!

We're going to have an afternoon party at Mum & Dads, on the Saturday (day before her b/day), I'm going to invite mostly family, but some friends as well. Being that it's Labour Weekend, I'm picking that some people are going to be away, but hopefully we'll have a decent turn out! Probably just have a few nibbles, and spend time outside - but it'll be nice to catch up with anyone. As for her cake, I'm going to make it in the shape of the number 2, like I did last year (in the shape of a 1 obviously), will put some coloured icing on it & then I think I might put little marshmallows around the outside of it, seeing as Gaby likes marshmallows - thanks to Aunty Terri!

I am really amazed, the past THREE days Gaby's language has suddenly become really clear!!! She is using her words a lot more when she wants something, rather than whining or grizzling. She came out this morning & told me "hurts", when pointing to her arm, whereas this time last week she'd have been grizzling & I'd have no idea what the problem was! She also told me yesterday that her ear was sore!

Yesterday Samara (who I haven't seen since around 2003!) came and visited for half an hour, with her little girl - Jaiden (2 1/2). Gaby & Jaiden were a little quiet around each other, but by the end of it they had started warming up a little. Gaby kept trying to hug her, but Jaiden wasn't very keen - don't blame her! Felt very weird to see one of my high school friends - and both of us are parents now!

Big breakthrough as far as the potty/toilet training goes - last night Gaby wanted her nappy off so she could sit on the toilet to do wees. She didn't do wees, but pretended to, and even wanted toilet paper to wipe herself. Very cute. Hopefully the first tinkle in the potty or toilet isn't too far away!!!