The Big ... One

Cupcakes, Family, Presents, Ferris Wheels, Toys r Us, Times Square, Bubba Gump (don't ask), and Snow. Alina was probably wondering why everyone she saw at daycare, the party, and elsewhere collectively decided to sing the same song in her face. Quite a First Birthday. Sure, she won't remember any of it. But, it's really the best justification for doing things like riding Ferris Wheels. "The BABY will enjoy it!" Mmm Hmm. It definitely helps to make you less cynical. And in true Full Circle fashion, we were in the E.T. car on the Wheel.

We actually tried to go to Mars 2112 for dinner because it was the only restaurant we could think of other than Jekyll & Hyde Club where characters walk around and harass, I mean, interact with you. But it was closed for a "corporate event". By the security lining the front of the place, either Death Row Records or BET was hosting. But we ended up going to Gump because it was close to Toys r Us, had a big open floor, and chances were they had a changing table in the bathroom. It's no surprise that restaurants get big points for their bathrooms now. It overlooked Times Square so there was a lot of eye candy. Plus, Alina used crayons for the first time! Sideways at first, but she still made her mark.

The picture above is from this past Sunday. Family came over and it was like a red carpet affair. Cameras, both flash and video, and couture were flying. Then Alina got a hose-off with Daddy in swim trunks in the tub after she destroyed that cupcake.

Another happy/sad milestone for both Mother and Daughter: Alina weaned herself completely from breastfeeding a few days prior to her birthday. On the one hand, Katrina will miss that bonding though at this point it was limited to once in the morning. On the other, Katrina can get totally shitfaced at her discretion! I saw her with drinking wine at the Sunday party and did a double take. I forgot she could do that now without worrying about pumping. So bring on the kegs and the blow! Mommy is ready to Party!