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Happy Victoria Day!

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For my Canadian readers, it’s the unofficial start of summer! What are you doing this Victoria Day long weekend?

Years ago, “May 2-4” meant a lot of things to me – predominantly booze, barbecues and bikinis. Planning a trip to the cottage, lake or (if weather permitted) beach required much organization and resources, a task that is still undertaken by truckloads of teens today.

When my partying days were over, I looked forward to what every working gal does – a day off. There was still booze and barbecues… but rather than keep the party going through ’til Monday night, Victoria Day long weekend represented a chance to sleep in and unwind.

(For my American friends, Victoria Day is a Canadian public holiday that occurs each year in May to commemorate the birthday of Queen Victoria.)

Then, last year, a little angel changed my perception of this holiday forever…

Tomorrow is Reid’s first birthday! I must admit I’ve been feeling slightly alarmed (and heartbroken) at the thought of one year flying by so quickly. We’ve planned a small birthday party for him; family, a few close friends, and a handful of cute babies and toddlers. And after a week of endless rain, the weatherman is calling for nothing but sun on Reid’s special day!

Happy Victoria Day everybody!

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  1. Josie.K.

    Happy 1st Birthday Reid!!!! I know exactly how you feel (about the May 2-4 weekend) Lena!!!!When I was younger, May 2-4 was about bbq, drinks and being close to a body of water (be it a pool, lake or cottage)…but now, I too, have been blessed with two amazing gifts!! My daughter turns 5 today (May 20th) and my son turns 2 next Friday (May 27th)…so the Victoria Day long weekend now means something so much more!!! :-D

  2. Shauna MacKenzie

    I found with both my boys, that first year zipped by so fast that I was in a state of shock at their first b-days. But things just become more fun from here on :)Wishing you a fabulous, rain-free weekend with your boys, and a big Happy Birthday to Reid!!

  4. Mom vs. the boys

    as if you look that gorgeous after giving birth! lol well, Happy birthday to your little man! big milestone indeed! yup, May 2-4 has really changed now that we are older but still holds some of the best memories!

  7. Lena!

    @Josie.K. – Josie! Happy belated to your sweet little girl, and Happy Birthday to your little guy for Friday! Eeek! You SO know where I'm coming from!@Shauna – Thank you so much darling! You have been so supportive of me, particularly during Reid's first year! Nothing but love for you! xo@Bewildered Bug – ha! Reid was a scheduled c-section… not a minute of labour, and ample time to apply bronzer :)@MVTB – don't you know? I roll out of bed gorgeous, bahaha!@LizeDee & TinyTotsx2 – thank you dolls!