Today marked Molly's second birthday. For me, I think back to two years ago and remember being in such amazingly horrible pain. How every time I had a contraction I thought my back was going to break because she was posterior. I remember forging through the minefield of labour and giving birth to the most amazing little human being I have ever known.
It seems like a lifetime ago that she was in those onesie suits, all snugly and tiny. Today she's a walking, talking, tantrum throwing, cuddling and kissing beast. The terrible two's set in a while ago, today it just became official. I have to say though, Molly has a wonderful temperament. She is relatively easy going and usually just wants to kiss and cuddle you. I consider myself extremely lucky to have such a loving child. She certainly makes loving her an easy task for me, but I guess that's the case for most mothers haha!
I worked tirelessly this year to make sure Molly had a brilliant party. I decided on a circus theme and went from there. I of course had to try and out do last years cake and boy did I set my sights high! I did a circus tent cake. It wasn't perfect, but I was extremely proud of my effort. I made cupcakes that looked like buckets of popcorn for the party bags and I put up her circus tent that she got for Christmas and then blew up her pool and filled it with balls, which was a smash hit.
She had a wonderful day with her friends running around squealing. It rained for most of the day but thankfully my parents have cover at their place. I couldn't have asked for a better day for my little monkey. She was surrounded by love and laughter, two of the most essential ingredients to have in ones life.
On days like Molly's birthday, my thoughts often drift the 12,000 miles across the pond to our family in Wales and Molly's Nanny and Granddad there. I wish that they could be here to celebrate with us, or vice versa. They are never far from my thoughts, and we miss them every day. I guess that's why I go crazy on photos and uploading them on Facebook. I don't want them to miss anything.
Today was so much fun, but boy was it tiring. As I write this, Molly is sound asleep in her new glow in the dark skeleton pajamas, and has been for since 7pm! My husband and I are sat on the lounge in our PJ's with our feet up relaxing. I'm looking over the mountain of gifts she has received and my goodness has she been spoiled! What a lucky little bear to have such kind and loving family and friends. I have to say that one of my particular favourites is a fancy dress dragon suit that Molly's friend Stella gave to her...it certainly plucks at the heart strings for our Welsh family, and it's uber cute!
Molly was the greatest gift we have ever received and every day we thank our lucky stars that we have such a wonderful little human in our lives. She's the sunshine of our world. And on days like this, as a mother, it makes me really appreciate the family that I have and how wonderful each of them are. Particularly my parents and grandparents. I am so grateful to have such a loving and caring family around me, but even more so that Molly also has them in her life.
Molly, happy birthday my love, you are the most fun loving and gorgeous child and I hope that you continue to enjoy life with such wonder and delight. I love you munchkin, may the birthday fairy sprinkle magic on you every year xoxox
