Two

Izzy enjoyed her birthday party with reckless abandon.. My favourite memory from the day is seeing her on the floor, nappy exposed with a cup cake stuck to her face. I watched her half eat about 3 jelly cups, take mouthfulls of every type of cupcake on offer and shovel in fairy bread like it was her last meal. All the while, she had a crazed "Its my birthday - dont get in my way" look in her eyes... thats my gal!

This is right after the second round of 'happy birthday' - seconds after I removed the candles, she went in for the 'kill

Oh well, at least my sweets table was civilized....!

All in all, it was a great day... Izzy had an absolute ball and I have learnt a few valuable lessons for next year;

1. Aldi is FANTASTIC for kids party food and bits and pieces

2. Whilst seemingly harmless, hundreds and thousands are actually the worst possible thing you can serve at a kids party (I covered almost everything in them) - they are lethal little coloured specks. Kiddie crack. When will someone invent 'safe' hundreds and thousands?

3. Pass the parcel is not a good game for a two years olds party. In hindsight this is blindingly obvious. What two year old can handle the concept of 'passing on' a little package and waiting their turn?.... "Miiiiiinnnnnnnnneeeee" In fact, pass the parcel could be used as a form of torture for two year olds... it is really quite traumatic for them!

The very top photo is my absolute favourite from the festivities. It was taken by me the morning of her birthday... giving Daddy a big kiss.

I will be back tomorrow to share the truth (or possible truths') behind my blog absence for the past 5 days.... Nothing bad... just a little story that I am sure will entertain.