Sadhbh turned 2 on Saturday. She has already had a few birthday celebrations but this was the big one. She started the day with a small celebration with Tadhg, mom and dad where she (and Tadhg) were delighted to play with Sadhbh's big present (a slide). After lunch her Canadian family and friends called over to celebrate. Sadhbh changed into her pink party dress that Auntie Kay brought for her and looked a very pretty hostess. Mom brought out her princess birthday cake (made by baba) with a big number 2 candle on it. Sadhbh looked a bit shocked at first but enjoyed singing Happy Birthday to herself along with everyone else. She needed some help from Tadhg to blow out the candle.
After cake it was time for presents. Mom and Tadhg helped Sadhbh open all of her presents. Sadhbh has a whole new wardrobe and plenty of toys and books. Tadhg even got some presents for himself. After such a busy day Sadhbh was happy to put on her yellow cat pyjamas and pop into bed. Mom and dad were amazed as always at how fast their babies are growing up.
While waiting for mommy and Tadhg at O'Connell bridge, Sadhbh was invited to sit in the driver's seat of a Dublin bus! Sadhbh enjoyed being in the big seat and wearing the conductor's hat, but wasn't too sure about all those controls.
On Friday Tadhg and Sadhbh finally got to meet their Irish family. After an adventurous journey to find Uncle Eddie and Auntie Maria's new house, everyone was happy to meet Auntie Maria, Kyle and Grace. It was great to be able to spend time in the new house which is huge and has lots of garden to play in. Tadhg and Sadhbh enjoyed getting re-acquainted with their cousins (and playing with all of their toys). Grandma came down with a birthday cake and some presents for Sadhbh. Both Sadhbh and Tadhg were delighted to see their Grandma again.
When Granddad and Uncle Eddie arrived home it was time for the first celebration of Sadhbh's 2nd birthday. The kids loved the caterpillar cake that Grandma brought. Sadhbh enjoyed having everyone sing Happy Birthday to her and blowing out the candle. It was such fun that it had to be repeated a number of times. Sadhbh loved the twin baby dolls she received as a birthday present and helped Grandma put them to sleep. Sadhbh and Tadhg spent the night in their cousin's house and had fun saying good night to their Irish family for a change.
Saturday was another beautiful Irish day (sunny and cool) so the kids were able to spend a lot of time playing in the garden. After lunch, it was time to go back to Dublin so Sadhbh could nap in the car and to make it in time for their next visit. It was great to spend so much time with their Irish family on this trip.
One of Tadhg's bottom teeth had been loose for a while and dad expected it to fall out before the trip to Ireland....but it managed to hang on. However, a full day of bouncing on the trampoline with Jamie and Millie was enough to shake it loose! Tadhg did not realise it had fallen out until dad checked in the evening. The tooth was nowhere to be found. The tooth fairy must have found it in the garden as Tadhg woke up to a shiny 2 euro coin On Wednesday morning. Tadhg feels a little bit older....and can't wait for his next tooth to come out!
On Monday Tadhg and Sadhbh (with mom and dad) made their annual trip to Ireland.It was their last trip before Sadhbh turns 2 so the last time she could fly without buying a ticket. Tadhg and Sadhbh were excited about their impending visit (and about not having to go to school for over a week!). It was an overnight trip so Tadhg and Sadhbh changed into their batman pyjamas at the airport before having a supper of pizza and salad (while watching Batman).
After the initial excitement of being on an airplane both kids settled down and eventually nodded off. Tadhg slept for most of the trip on dad while Sadhbh had a restless flight crawling all over mom. Tadhg woke up just before landing and didn't feel so good during the descent. He made use of the air sickness bag just as the plane touched down in Dublin. After that he felt great and ready for the first day of his visit! Sadhbh, mom and dad were tired and were happy to arrive at Auntie Sheena and Lou's house and beds. Tadhg didn't want to sleep and spent the day playing with Jamie and Millie. Mom and dad were glad of the company for Tadhg so they could sleep and prepare for their visit home.
