Minutes from the Medici's: November 2010

The big day has come and gone, and I'm still trying to wrap myself around the fact that my little daughter is now one. It seems like just yesterday I was planning how I would tell Keoni we were pregnant.

First and foremost, I was an emotional basket case the entire weekend, or should I say the entire two weeks leading up to her birthday. I must have cried at least 5 times on her actual birthday. But any-who...

Malia had a small birthday snack at daycare on Friday with her daycare buddies. Grandma made

a fabulous batch of blueberry 'cupcakes' :) To no surprise, Malia ate the muffin and shared a few bites with her partner in crime, 'uncle' romeo... the family golden retriever. The kids sang Happy Birthday to Malia (and I cried).

Friday night was rather rough for me. Keoni and I reminisced about our life as a couple before we expanded. We talked about our trip to Ukrop's for ginger ale and more Robitussin. I was miserably sick the week before Malia was born. This could be the reason she was 9 days early... she was tired of being bounced around every time I coughed up a lung. Then came Saturday, November 6th.

The morning of Malia's birthday, Keoni went for a 10 mile run. He was training for the Richmond 1/2 marathon and wanted to be up and out rather early. Malia woke up around her normal time and I rushed in singing Happy Birthday (and I cried). I couldn't believe that this day had finally arrived. Malia had no idea why I was crying and she just leaned in and kissed my cheek (the tears did not stop). Daddy made a scrumptious batch of pumpkin pancakes for the birthday girl- only after I told him I used all the eggs for the cookie bar :) We also took Malia to have her professional one year pictures taken at Sears... and such a diva she was. I don't know what I ate, but she sure did have a sour face for a majority of her picture. Fortunately, we did get a couple good ones of her cheesing. We then spent the remainder of the afternoon baking, wrapping gifts and spending time with the family.Quick trip on the bunny trail- Keoni and I went to Hallmark, Walmart, CVS and Target and only found one, yes ONE, happy 1st birthday daughter card... I mean seriously... each store had at least 5 happy 1st birthday granddaughter cards, but no daughter cards...very frustrating!

Grandma and Granddad had everyone over for the traditional Wilson birthday party. We had chicken alfredo, salad, bread, peas and Malia loved every minute of her dinner. Following dinner, we had birthday cake! I realize that I'm not the best cake decorator in the world, but I have to admit that I was pretty impressed with her cake. We all chimed in and sang Happy Birthday (and I cried).

Then came the presents, and they just continued to come in left and right. Malia was spoiled by all her aunties and uncles, grandparents, great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents. Mommy and daddy got her practical things like a winter jacket. Malia's 'Big' Mammaw and 'Big' Pappaw gave Malia a Mickey Mouse wagon that has a keyboard, lights, horn, music, the works, this toy does not have an OFF switch, but I will admit, it's pretty cute watching Malia dance to the music. Grandma and Granddad had a theme for their gift. Ever since the day Malia was born, Granddad promised Malia a pony, and what did she get for her first birthday? Yep, a pony... a pony stuffed animal, pony blanket, pink cowgirl hat, cowgirl vest, and a rocking pony. And would you believe it, Malia is TERRIFIED of the rocking pony. She won't go near the thing. You can pinch the ears and he makes pony noises and she screams... someday... someday...That night, I rocked Malia to sleep and balled like a baby. I was surprised she could even sleep, for fear that I would drown her with my tears.

Sunday was the BIG Cookie Monster party! I had a blast planning this party, and I can't wait to plan more as she gets older. The focal point of the party was the cookie bar ( I'm hoping someone took a picture, because I didn't). We had 5 variety of home made, made from scratch cookies. I was tickled at how well the cookie bar turned out. We even served milk- you can't eat cookies without a nice cold cup of milk. I couldn't have been more excited for how everything looked. I hope everyone had a great time, because I sure did enjoy planning it!