She's TWO!

On her birthday morning, we snuggled in bed and opened a big package from her grandparents. She had to put on a pair of her new socks and shoes over her pajamas! ...her hat too! Then it was off to school for a birthday celebration! (Pictures are coming.) It was reported that it was a big day!

Which I think in day care terms meant that she finally tinkled in the potty. Up until this day, she wet her pants after sitting on the potty. I'm sure it was infinitely frustrating for them to keep up the excitement when there was failure. Yes, I got the training started, but I wouldn't have had the stamina to keep it up all day, all week. She certainly knew the concept, but the timing was a bit off for awhile. My hats go off to her teachers!

Anyway, back to the birthday girl: While driving home she insisted that it be my birthday. When I sang, "...Happy Birthday dear Bella..." she yelled, "no, Mommy, Haby Mommy!" ['Happy' and 'Birthday' combined] More gifts were opened that evening.

Later we celebrated with an effent card...

...and dinner at Lupe Torilla's (thanks to Uncle John for bringing entertainment!). This was also the place of our first public toilet success. It was quite funny because there was another mother with her slightly older kids, one of which opened the door while she was pottying. Bella and I saw it all, which really just encouraged Bella to be like everyone else and tinkle on the potty.