In which we celebrate Babboo’s Birthday Extravaganza WeekendApril 21st, 2008 @ 7:01 am
Sometimes I get selfish and forget to keep the internet in the loop of what’s going on in my life. Um yeah, that’s what happened last week. I sort of forgot to tell you that my folks were coming to Seattle to help celebrate Babboo’s second birthday.
We partied like he was turning twenty one. (Or maybe just three.)
The last four days will forever be known as Babboo’s Birthday Extravaganza Weekend. It started on Thursday night with a Birthday dinner at the local Red Robin. (Hey, I figured that was the only kid-friendly place we could all agree on.) There were about 11 of us and I’ll tell you what, it was loud. And fun. And Babboo got spoiled.
I took Friday off work (Praise the Lord!) and spent the day in the city with my folks. Babboo took this opportunity to sit Grandma down and show her all the things he’s been wishing for in the latest Toys R Us catalog. (Which, at our house, is referred to as “train book”. Even though only 2 of the 20 pages have actual trains on them.)
That night, which was Babboo’s actual birthday, The King and I sent my folks over to my aunt’s house, and just the three of us went shopping for a special gift for Babboo and a little dinner out.
We came home, bellies full of Mongolian food, the proud owners of a huge train set for our little birthday conductor. (Side note #1: the plan was for Babboo to give up his “sucker” on his 2nd birthday. Plans are in motion.) Thanks to Babboo’s relentless study of the “train book” we knew that Toys R Us was having a killer sale on trains. Killer sale. We could not refuse. And now, our tiny apartment doubles as a train station.
Good times.
(Side note #2: Last night, we had to take the train out and put it in the trunk of the car. If we wouldn’t have, our poor kid would have never gone to bed. Or eaten dinner. He’s addicted.)
(Side note #3: What is it with little boys and train sets these days? Seriously. I don’t remember my brothers caring about trains at all.)
Saturday, we dropped Babboo off at a friends house and painted some trim over at the new house. My folks, and even my aunt, came to help. My mom and aunt are great painters. My dad, alas, is not. I spent my time following behind him and fixing his paint drips. But, you know what, I didn’t even care. I was just happy to have them there helping.
And then we went to my cousin’s indoor soccer game. I would have much rather stayed at my aunt’s house and crocheted. But I’m glad I didn’t, since Babboo seemed to really enjoy seeing “kick ball”.
(Side note #4: My aunt is a freakin’ hard worker. I may have to ask her to come help us some more.)
(As per my usual M.O., I spent the entire meet event game taking pictures of myself. I allowed Babboo and my aunt to be in the pictures so I didn’t look like a complete tool taking pictures of just me.)
After the game we hit up Jamba Juice, Dairy Queen, and a local Mexican restaurant. In that order. Hey, I told you it was a Birthday Extravaganza Weekend.
Sunday arrived, and so did more parties with family. More gifts…
…and more dessert.
Pretty much, Babboo’s Birthday Extravaganza Weekend rocked. Not only for my Sweet Babboo, but for me too.
I’m back to work today, the tired mom of a two year old (two!). Crap, where did the time go?
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My Sweet Babboo · The new house · They're just my family · City living
Keri
said,
April 21, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Happy 2nd Birthday, Babboo. It looks like you all had a great time.
heidikins
said,
April 21, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Oooh! Happy Birthday Baboo!! And as far as the trains go; my brothers are still obsessed with them… yeah, they’re in their 30’s. And they are bringing up their boys in good form as well.
xox
SJ
said,
April 21, 2008 at 6:10 pm
A birthday extravaganza indeed! Looks like you all had a fun, fun time! And when my boy was about 2, he loved trains as well. He’s going on 6 now and isn’t as nuts-o crazy about them, but still enjoys to play with his tracks and stuff on occassion. Now his obsession is dinosaurs!
Happy Birthday little guy!
Kim
said,
April 21, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Happy Birthday to Baboo! We had a birthday party for me and my Sugar on Saturday. No trains, though. Maybe we’ll do that next year!
Molly
said,
April 21, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Happy Birthday Babboo!! It looks like you guys had a great weekend together!
Abbie
said,
April 21, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Wonderful weekend, and from what I hear about 2 year olds, at the end of the weekend, bet your bamboo thought y’all was just getting started.
He’s a one lucky baby to have such loving family!!
Laurel
said,
April 21, 2008 at 7:06 pm
What a fun weekend!
Happy, happy birthday Babboo!
Rhi
said,
April 21, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Please, please, please tell me he has some conductor overalls.
Liza
said,
April 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm
What an awesome train set, plus the engineer hat & bandana!! Babboo is one lucky guy.
Incidentally, he isn’t the only addict. Noah absolutely positively insists on having ALL of his trains in bed with him. We drew the line at bringing the track. We carry them up and down the stairs twice/day in a train bag that Grandma gave him.
Liza
said,
April 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm
PS HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABBOO!!!
janet
said,
April 21, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I am demoting myself from internet Aunty because I forgot Babboo’s birthday! Well, that’s not totally true because I saw that it was Suri Cruise’s birthday and I thought — hey, it’s Babboo’s birthday too! — but that was the extent of it. Anyway, you obviously had a blast despite
How did you visit all of those delicious places to eat and stay on a diet? Oh my that is impressive.
And I love that train set!
Operation Pink Herring
said,
April 21, 2008 at 7:40 pm
That picture with Babboo wearing the bandana is just like one we have of my little brother when he was around 2yo… they’re both adorable!!
Marci
said,
April 21, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I am such a shmuck! I remembered last night that I missed Babboo’s birthday! I’m glad you had a super fun birthday extravaganza weekend- just what every 2 year old needs!
Oh and Ty is completely obsessed with trains- my mom found him a Thomas potty training chair- lets hope it works !
Stephanie
said,
April 21, 2008 at 9:01 pm
I work with a girl whose husband is obsessed with trains. Seriously, he goes all over train watching and taking pictures. He even “weathers” them and sells them on Ebay. Craziness.
I see the King’s eyes. No black box?
Heather B.
said,
April 21, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Two years! TWO! Remember when ‘Bob’ was all small and fetus-like? TWO YEARS. I’ve done nothing in two years and he’s started walking and talking and playing with locomotives.
TWO!
Danielle
said,
April 22, 2008 at 2:49 am
Happy Birthday to the most awesome 2 year old I know!
Audrey
said,
April 22, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Happy Birthday, Babboo! You make an awfully cute train conductor!
Dugi.
said,
April 22, 2008 at 3:08 pm
wow he’s 2 already. he’s absolutely adorable. ive put a parcel together, will send it out hopefully tomorrow and u’ll get it by ur birthday. i’m sorry it’s late every year…next year i’ll get my act together so he can open it on the day.
u guys r a lovely family. Babboo is a lucky boy to have his grand-parents come from utah for his bday.
Rachel
said,
April 22, 2008 at 5:47 pm
What an awesome birthday weekend!!! How great to have your parents come to town to celebrate!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABBOO!!!
Erika
said,
April 23, 2008 at 11:23 am
My parents gave Sherman about 9 “take along” size Thomas trains. (I can’t yet get with the track thing) He was obsessed with them for like an hour, and now we are totally back on Lightning McQueen and the 6,000,000 different little cars we have. I can’t believe they are two.
Erika
said,
April 23, 2008 at 11:24 am
Oh, and have you ever watched Thomas on TV? I hate it. They are totally negative and catty and whiny and bitchy. I don’t get it.
Frema
said,
April 24, 2008 at 4:15 am
Luke and I LOVE Red Robin. Seriously. We were just there last Friday, where Kara left behind one of the worst number twos known to man.
Happy belated birthday, Sweet Babboo!
Christar
said,
April 27, 2008 at 3:13 am
Yay! Happy Birthday Babboo!
Shaun and I went cold turkey with the binki when zach turned two as well. Except he was still getting it with his mom, so it was difficult for a while.