Saturday was Ducky’s second birthday – her first birthday in Brooklyn. Last year, the celebrated her first birthday at the orphanage in Russia.
Leave it to my resourceful sis, she tracked down hats, balloons, streamers, cards, and a birthday cake in Perm, ‘Gateway to Siberia.’
Ducky’s caregivers at the orphanage said that no parents had ever thrown a birthday party at the orphanage before. (Ducky had to stay at the orphanage until the court date). Her caregivers made tea, set the table and enjoyed the birthday cake along with Ducky and her new family.
You’ve come a long way, Ducky.
Yesterday, Ducky had a beautiful birthday in her new home. It started with a call from OSFO, who is dreadfully sad to be missing Ducky’s birthday. Next year, she says, "we’re going to California on August 13th, the day after Ducky’s birthday."
Still, she sang Happy Birthday into the phone three times and listened on speaker phone to Ducky’s voice and Diaper Diva setting up for the party.
It was not only Ducky’s first New York birthday. It was the first kid’s birthday party organized by Diaper Diva (although she’s been a huge help at all of ours).
Later in the day, I called Brooklyn and wanted to hear every detail of the party. "Was everyone wondering why we weren’t there?" Not really, she said. Even without us it was a great party.
Understandably, Ducky was little cautious at first when the kids came in and started playing with her stuff (she’s two and she doesn’t like people messin’ with her stuff). She was very clingy with Diaper Diva and sat on her lap for much of the party. Justin from Music Together came with his guitar, an assortment of instruments, even a parachute for the kids to play with.
Guests included friends and relatives, another baby adopted in Russia and a friend who is about to adopt in Russia. There were also Ducky’s new friends from Music Together, the building, the playground.
There were a few cancellations so my sister ended up with way too many cup cakes (from Billy’s Bakery) and balloons. She has extra party bags up the wazoo.
I asked her to freeze four cup cakes for us. The morning we get back, we’ll have cup cakes for breakfast.
A belated birthday breakfast with Ducky (I don’t think the balloons will survive until then oh well). Happy Birthday beautiful little girl.
i’m not sure we can save you cupcakes. They are going fast — They are incredibly sweet. They don’t taste as good once you put them in the refrigerator. The icing gets all hard and coagulated. The woman at Billy’s said not to refrigerate them but husband didn’t believe me. oh well. Will try to freeze or else I’ll buy some fresh upon your return.
Happy Birthday and congratulations to the Mom and Dad! They grow up fast….. “Hepcat” and “Smartmom’s” flower girl turned 22 yesterday too. As she is home for the summer before starting work we were able to celebrate her birthday with her – a lovely trip to a restaurant that serves only sustainable fish. (Fitting for the newly graduated Marine Bio major.)
thanks for the piece about the birthday party. Actually,many, many people wondered where you were – how could they not? Susan, Lesley, Sandra, and Elizabeth – so you were sorely missed. Of course. I will freeze up those cupcakes for you – They are incredibly rich. The picture of TS with the goat is priceless. Thanks