It's going to be a difficult 5 days!

Mommy leaves for Vancouver tomorrow morning.
Daddy and Draya are staying home.
I'm not sure who the separation is going to be harder on.
OMG I am going to miss her!!!!

Auntie M's Awesome Photos

Here is a link to the great photos Morgoid took at Draya's 2nd birthday party... http://pics.livejournal.com/morgoid/gallery/0003ey14

And this album of Morgans is photos of L & A's St. Paddy's Day Party. There are some great shots of Draya putting on Morgoid's shoes, playing with the giant silver ball and generally mugging for the camera as well as all of her Aunts & Uncles enjoying our favourite Irish holiday.
http://pics.livejournal.com/morgoid/gallery/0003z7sf

Draya's Handiwork

Television & The Terrible Twos

Draya has a new television favourite… The Muppets, or as she calls them, “Puppets”. We have Season 1 and quite a few of the “best of” ‘s on DVD. This morning she insisted on “Puppets” instead of Curious George while Mommy was getting ready for work.

The Terrible Twos have shown up right on schedule. The day after her birthday she had her first really big tantrum. We’re pretty sure it lasted over half an hour (we kind of wish we had timed it). She has also started using the word “No!” more.
A few days ago we has our first big fight in the car. I actually had to stop the car while driving and take something away from her! She was rubbing her Mum Mum (a brand name of baby rice cracker) on her seat belt strap, making a huge mess and a noise like nails on a chalkboard. I repeatedly asked her to stop and she repeatedly refused. Needless to say she screamed when I took the Mum Mum away. But, by the time we got into the city she cheered up and wanted to sing.Daddy says it’s like her warranty expired right after she turned two. I say it’s great birth control – now I don’t want another child until she’s at least three!

In other news Draya has learned to open the bathroom door. This actually makes me happy because now if she goes in and closed the door behind her (as she often does) I know she won’t be stuck.

Head movements speak louder than words

This is an exchange that Draya & I had in the car, while stopped at a red light this morning.

Mommy: Are you going to play with your friends at Daycare today?
Draya: (shakes head)
Mommy: Are you going to play with your babies?
Draya: (shakes head)
Mommy: Are you going to just sit in a corner?
Draya: (pause to think) (nods head)

Draya Turns Two

Draya had a very fun filled, friend filled, gift filled day yesterday. It was officially her 2nd birthday and it was celebrated in style with presents, a party, cake, and lots of people who love her. Needless to say... we took pictures...

At about 8am Draya woke up to find a table filled with gifts from Mommy & Daddy, her Great Auntie C and her GG'ma & GG'pa. But, before she could open any of them though she went into the living room and discovered the BIG gift from Mommy & Daddy & G'ma & G'pa... her new kitchen set!!
She was excited and had to make a phone call...
and do a little cooking.
She also had to test out her new doll cradle (purchased with money sent by Great Auntie C) with her bear...
and Ernie.

Then it was time to do some unwrapping...
A computer game for ages 2 and up.
Some books.
Toy food that will go well with her kitchen.
Wooden puzzles, a colouring book, washable paint and paint brushes.
A Mr. Potato Head Spud Trooper.
A beautiful jacket and outdoor pants from GG'ma & GG'pa that she just HAD to try on and wear around the house for a while.

After the wrapping and gift bags were put away and pancakes were consumed, Draya played happily, Mommy got ready to go to work and Daddy got ready to host the party.
At 2 pm (after Miss Draya had a nap) the guests started arriving.
Draya had lots of other kids to play with, including her good friends I, G, B, & J. Both sets of Grandparents stopped by and we were so glad that our friends D & C and their girls A & D came as we hadn't seen them in ages! Numerous other Aunts & Uncles By Choice dropped in to wish the birthday girl the best and bestow hugs, kisses and the occasional present upon her. She received many awesome books, art & colouring supplies, a little people ark, veggies for her kitchen, and an environmentally friendly donation. There was cake (after Mommy got home from work at 4pm) and pizza and lots of other tasty treats. R & M brought yummy cupcakes and we all watched Auntie L on 'This Is Emily Young' and 'Old School Sesame Street' (thank-you Auntie KJ). Draya played, socialized and watched TV and when the party ended at 8:30 we cleaned up a little and went to bed early. The birthday girl was pretty pooped, and so were Mommy & Daddy!!
Here are just a few more pictures of her in action throughout the day...





Happy Birthday Draya, you are a very lucky, VERY loved little girl. Thank-you everyone for making her day, and ours, so special!