Where was I on July 30th, 2008 at 11:02? Oh - I remember. Sitting at my desk at work on a conference call trying not to sniff too loudly as I reminised about Rowyn being born two years ago to the minute. The first year I was in awe of her. This little thing that we made, that we created. Last year I was distracted and having fun visiting Nova Scotia and family - and still on maternity leave. This year..... I'm stuck at work on my girls bday on a conference call. I must say, I was a little more emotional than I thought I'd be. I think I'll take Rowyn's bday off every year from now on and make it a day about her.
How did we celebrate you ask? We had a family get together. I had a great time - and I think everyone else did as well including Rowyn. She spied the presents on the table first thing in the morning and asked "wha dhat?". I told her it was her presents because it was her birthday. She looked back at the presents, then at me and comments "Wha dhat?". She did relish opening the gifts though. She has the hang of ripping open the wrapping paper and chucking it aside or handing it to me "here mama". Thank you to everyone who gave Rowyn a gift this year. I put away some of her baby toys last night to make room for the new toys. She's absolutely in love with the shoes Grandpa Andy gave her (I have had to convince her she DOES NOT need to wear them to bed), she loves the Barba (aka barbie), she loves the fold up camping chair that Auntie gave her (she carries it around with her like a purse - who knew!), and the CD's with the songs that will surely drive Brad crazy within an hour on the drive up north.
Bathroom renovation aside, we're having an amazing summer. So many new things to see and to do. Rowyn's just soaking up the sites and experiences. It's amazing to watch her discover and learn things. She likes to hold the mail key and try to put it into every mailbox slot except ours, she insists on wearing my high heeled shoes around the house (and she gets them on the right foot and wears a matching pair), Rowyn absolutely loves Khaos (aka AZA). She looks for him and asks for him all the time. She's learned that Daddy is at work most mornings when she gets up and is sure to ask "Dadzee work?".
We visited our cousins last weekend and did Thomas the Train. Thomas was a little lost on Rowyn but we had a great time taking a train ride and bouncing in the castle and swimming in Ty's pool. We had a great time at the beach and got caught in a storm. The waves were just like the Dominican. It actually felt like we were somewhere tropical. Was a great relaxing time. Thanks Meg and Kurt!
