The Birthday Boy's Special Day...A Month Later

Benjamin woke up the morning he turned 2 to the sound of Mama singing, "Happy Birthday to You...." Apparently he was not impressed as he spent the entire rendition wailing in protest. After putting on his brand new Thomas the Train warm-ups (which received more protest), Benjamin ate his favorite breakfast: Kix with "milk" (which was, at the time, still Nutramigen, his hypoallergenic formula). After breakfast it was time to head off to play group with birthday cupcakes in tow.

We will probably remember this birthday as "the crying birthday," as Benjamin had dissolved into tears at least 3 times before we even reached play group. A birthday gift from one of his little buddies brought on a fresh flood and after that he clung tightly to me, taking short (but brave) ventures to the next room to fetch a different toy. After lunch we shared his cupcakes with his friends, but alas, there was that bothersome song again. Here is Benjamin's reaction to his well-wishers:













But he wasn't so grumpy he couldn't eat the cake!













His day improved significantly with the completion of an afternoon nap. By the time Daddy got home from work Benjamin was in a much better mood. After dinner we opened a few of his gifts, including two Baby Einstein books "from Talia," Mr. Potato Head from Daddy & Mama, and a personalized sweatshirt from Uncle "Pheew", Aunt "Icki," and his cousins. He didn't take to the gift-opening very readily, so we were glad for this practice session before his party. He perked up, however, when he realized that there were fun things he liked to play with in all those funny bags! All in all Benjamin took it hard--this business of turning two. Poor little guy. But he's gotten used to it. :)