A Christmassy Second Birthday.

on Tuesday, 01 January 2013.

When Mads arrived on Christmas Eve 2010, I couldn't help feel a bit sorry for her for when she celebrated her birthdays in the future. After all, who wants their birthday at Christmas? But actually I have come to realise that a Christmas Eve birthday can be magical, and it is a lovely day to celebrate your birthday.

Everyone is in a good mood, there is a excited feeling in the air, and you get lots of attention.

Mads 2nd birthday was no exception. We started the day with cuddles and present opening in bed with me and Daddy, and her little face when she saw her big '2' balloon was a picture. Unfortunately Mr E couldn't get the time off work so in the morning we went to our local garden centre with her little boyfriend and my good friend, and while we were there we had lots of fun. We met Father Christmas, and Mads was such a good girl when she sat on his knee. I told him it was her birthday and he made everyone sing to her, which may have made my hormonal self tear up just a little bit.

We played on the rides, had some lunch, and Mads and her boyfriend ran around hand in hand (very cute) before we came home to relax and have a nap before the other celebrations later.

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My Dad and his wife came round after she woke up from her nap to say hello and bring her a present, she loves Grandpa and Nana Jacqueline, so this made her very excited.

We then picked Mr E up from work and went over to my Mum's where the real celebrations began. For the last couple of years it has been a tradition where my Grandparents come over briefly to wish her a Happy Birthday, then a whole host of friends arrive as well. Her Auntie Paula and Auntie Emma and all their families come over, they are ones who have her twice a week. It is lovely and we all sit and chat, normally Paula brings around a massive pot of chilli, and we drink copious amounts of champagne. It is a great start to Christmas and an end to Mads birthday.

She was thoroughly spoilt by my family and her Aunties, and was so excited to open each present and see what was inside. She didn't end up going to bed until 9pm, and by the end of it she was exhausted.

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All in all it was a magically christmassy 2nd birthday. I can't believe I now have a 2 year old. Where does the time go?

Tags: Birthdays, Christmas, Mads, Photography, Two

Comments (17)

Lucy at Dear Beautiful

01 January 2013 at 20:38 | #

Awwww it looks like she had a great birthday.
My (not actual) brother has his birthday on Christmas Eve and we always loved it. His birthday always signified the beginning of Christmas every year when we would go to his house for a party. We weren't allowed to even mention Christmas until late in the evening, and we'd always end the night by reading The Night Before Christmas before we all went home. It was so exciting.
Plus she'll never be at school on her birthday! X

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- Mummy Daddy and Me makes Three
  
  02 January 2013 at 11:50 | #
  
  She had a lovely time, and there is something really magical about it, as no one can be in a bad mood on Christmas Eve. :) x
  
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Mum2BabyInsomniac

01 January 2013 at 20:59 | #

Ahhh it looks and sounds like a lovely day. I think the only problem with having a birthday close to Xmas at this age is that they get all their presents at the same time of year, it would be good to have them 6 months apart then when they need new toys / clothes it would'nt be such a long wait but it is so true that her birthday will always be exciting and happy! And what Lucy said, no school! Xx

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Notmyyearoff

01 January 2013 at 21:33 | #

Happy Birthday to Mads, it looks like such a lovely day. I know some children end up getting just the one lot of prezzies on Xmas day donuts really to see a day celebrated all on its own, keeps it special still I think! I'm completely with you on the time thing, where the heck have 2 years gone!!

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- Mummy Daddy and Me makes Three
  
  02 January 2013 at 12:22 | #
  
  I cannot believe I have a 2 year old! But then at the same time it feels like she has been here forever, I can't imagine a time when it was just the two of us! x
  
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Shona Sweeney

01 January 2013 at 21:35 | #

How lovely, i would love a christmas baby. We have two January babies and end up having a second 'family' day in July where we get them a present. It's such a long run in to Xmas. x

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- Mummy Daddy and Me makes Three
  
  02 January 2013 at 12:31 | #
  
  I do think it is a magical birthday. x
  
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Lauren

01 January 2013 at 22:06 | #

Sounds like she had a really lovely birthday. The photo of her with Father Christmas is adorable.
I love how close your family is, I am very envious. xx

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- Mummy Daddy and Me makes Three
  
  02 January 2013 at 12:33 | #
  
  She always sucks her fingers when she is tired or a bit unsure, its like a comfort thing, so not sure how she felt about him really. ;) x
  
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Emma @mummymummymum

02 January 2013 at 09:11 | #

oh wow, it looks like you all had a great time. I can't believe H is 2 either. xx

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- Mummy Daddy and Me makes Three
  
  02 January 2013 at 12:36 | #
  
  The time goes very fast doesn't it! x
  
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Carolin

02 January 2013 at 20:56 | #

Happy belated birthday, Mads. It looks like your little girl had a truly magical day x

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- Mummy Daddy and Me makes Three
  
  03 January 2013 at 16:04 | #
  
  Thank you. :)
  
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Richmond Mummy

02 January 2013 at 23:20 | #

Happy (belated) Birthday Mads - sounds like you all had a lovely time celebrating and the pics are fab. Am amazed and jealous that you managed to get a pic of Mads on Father Christmas' knee - A is SO terrified of Father Christmas we had no chance of getting a pic when we went to see him in December sadly :-( ah well never mind, there's always next year! x

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- Mummy Daddy and Me makes Three
  
  03 January 2013 at 16:06 | #
  
  I know I was quite impressed too. The fingers in the mouth signify slight apprehension though, so I don't know how fond she was of the good old man! ;) x
  
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jenny paulin

03 January 2013 at 23:38 | #

time goes by far too quickly thats for sure. i cant believe my 'baby' is going to be 2 at end of march!
she looks so grown up sat by the fireplace doesnt she? awww and seeing Father Christmas on your birthday is a pretty special thing to do isnt it?
happy belated 2nd birthday gorgeous girl x x

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Susan Mann

10 January 2013 at 10:35 | #

I love having Lucas' birthday Christmas eve lots thinks it's a rubbish day but like you I think it's magical and he loves it. He gets a very special day like your little girl does xxx

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