The apartment was chaotic to say the least. Everyone was getting ready for your birthday party which was just a day away. Since your hospital stay your grandparents have taken turns with Yelena and Kate to watch you. There was never a time when you weren't by yourself.
You stood up in your playpen and held onto the handles of your standing activity walker that your auntie Kate had bought you. Of course every time you stood up everyone would stop what they were doing to watch you. Although you had managed to take a few steps with the walker, you still didn't feel safe enough to walk all on your own.
Kate sat in front of you as she encouraged you to walk forward. She had been assigned to sit and play with you since she had been standing around in the chaos looking like a lost puppy. "Good job, Y/n! You're going to be walking before we know it."
You giggled as you took small unbalanced steps towards your aunt. You were thankful that your mama's had invested in footed onesies that had grips on them.
"Wanda, are you sure all the invites have been sent out? Also, what time are we supposed to pick up the cake?" Natasha asked as she ran around the apartment making sure that they had everything packed for the party.
Wanda let out a sigh as she nodded her head, "yes Detka. I am positive. I even had Fury send an invite to Carol. Also, Yelena and Kate are picking up the cake. I think we have everything ready for tomorrow."
Natasha let out the breath she had been holding in. "I'm sorry love, I just want Y/n to have the best first birthday ever.
Melina and Alexei joined in on the conversation, "our little tiger is going to have the best birthday ever! We have the whole zoo to ourselves and our Kate Bishop has set up the best security for the event. What could go wrong?"
Everyone looked at Kate and gave her a knowing look before everyone let out a chuckle as they recalled the time you had wandered off while you were in her care.
"Don't worry on top of Bishop Security, Y/n will have her harness on as well as a tracking device pinned to her birthday outfit. On top of that most of our guests are literal super heroes. I don't think y/n will be getting into any tiger exhibits this time around." Kate said as she picked you up and tickled you, earning the sweetest giggles.
You sat up in your crib and smiled big when you saw a giant tiger balloon tied to your crib. You made grabby hands at it as you did your best to stand in your crib.
Nat and Wanda both smiled when they saw that you had woken up on the baby cam. They were both filled with a mixture of emotions at knowing that you were now 1 years old. "Let's go get our baby ready for her big day." Nat said as she placed a reassuring kiss on Wanda's temple.
"Mama!" You babbled as you finally managed to pull yourself to a standing position.
"Happy Birthday, Y/n! You're growing up little tiger. We're going to have such a fun day today!" Wanda said as she picked you up and cuddled you. She smiled when she saw you sign the word "milk" in sign language. "Are you hungry sweet girl?"
Again you signed "milk" as you put your fingers in your mouth.
Wanda worked fast to change your diaper as she had noticed that you were starting to develop a rash.
After she had changed you she handed you over to Natasha, "the party isn't until noon so, let's wait until later to dress her into her party outfit." Wanda said as she placed your party dress on the changing table.
Nat laughed as you pulled at her shirt impatiently. She pulled up her shirt and brought you up to her full breast. Since your last checkup, Cho had told them to start transitioning you to solids and that when you turned one that it was okay to give you cow's milk. She personally didn't want to wean you from breastmilk. She loved the connection that breastfeeding provided for her. Lovingly she looked down at you as you suckled hungrily.
Your eyes lit up as your mama Nat carried you through the zoo and you saw tiger balloons everywhere. "Rawrrr!" You roared cutely as you pointed to every balloon that you saw.
Natasha laughed as she played along with you by roaring and pointing at all of the balloons, "that's right y/n! All tigey's go rawr!" Nat of course knew that most tigers don't actually roar, they make more of a chuffing sound; but explaining that to a one year old would be too difficult.
As soon as Nat walked through the entrance to the Tiger exhibit your face lit up, as everyone that you loved shouted, "Happy Birthday, y/n!" You squealed happily as you clapped your hands excitedly. Everyone was dressed up in tiger onesies.
Everyone passed you around admiring how cute you looked in your orange tiger tutu dress. Your mama Wanda had also managed to find tiger print shoes to complete your outfit.
"Can I see y/n? Dad, can I hold her?" Peter asked excitedly as he bounced up and down. He was clearly hyper from drinking a bit too much soda.
Tony chuckled as he held you in his strong arms, he looked down at his son who absolutely adored you. "Hold on, kiddo. How about you and y/n play in the bounce house? You have to be careful with y/n though, because she doesn't know how to walk yet. Do you think you can do that, buddy?"
Peter nodded his head as he looked up at his dad with love and adoration, "I'll protect her daddy. I'll be super careful. I pwomise."
Tony walked with Peter to the bounce house and helped you crawl inside the entrance which was shaped like a tiger's mouth.
You giggled as Peter helped you stand up by holding your hands. You felt wobbly as your friend lightly jumped. Your giggles drew everyone's attention and soon your mama's were snapping pictures of you and Peter.
"Look dad! Y/n is jumping with me!" Peter said as he jumped a bit too excitedly.
You let out a cry as you landed on your bottom, the sudden movement scared you to the point where you felt tears leave your eyes.
Tony who was standing closest to the entrance was quick to grab you. He could see the panic in his son's eyes, "it's alright Bambi. You did nothing wrong." He said as he tried his best to now comfort two crying littles.
Wanda was quick to take you into her arms so that she could thoroughly check you for any injuries. She carried you over to where Nat was standing, "I told you that the bounce house wasn't a good idea."
Nat cringed as she bit her lip, "I couldn't help it. It goes great with the theme; and look Peter is loving it." Nat let out a laugh as they both looked over at the bounce house and saw that Tony was jumping with Peter and Clint's kids. "Good thing we packed a first aid kit."
You rubbed your eyes tiredly as you began to suck on your finger. You fussed as you started to feel tired and hungry.
"Alright everyone, it's time for cake!" Wanda and Nat both said loud enough for everyone to hear.
Melina placed you in your highchair and placed an orange tiger cupcake in front of you. Alexei carefully lit the candle and held the cupcake in case you tried to grab the flame.
Yelena and Kate took pictures of everyone singing happy birthday to you.
Wanda and Natasha helped you blow out the candle as everyone cheered loudly. Even the tigers chuffed happily as you dug your hands into the cupcake in front of you.
You demolished your cupcake as you had frosting all over your face and all in your hair. All your friends and family ate cake and cupcakes, Peter looked just as messy as you if not messier.
"Nat, next time remind me to not dress the kid in a white shirt." Tony laughed and cringed at the same time as he watched Peter's shirt change from white to orange.
Pepper piped in, "honey, You should already know that Peter should never wear white. Most of the time he misses his mouth when he eats."
The whole table erupted in laughter as they watched you and Peter eat cake.
Thankfully Pepper and Wanda had been smart and had packed a change of clothes for you and Peter. "They are going to sleep great tonight." Pepper said as she could see her sweet boy fighting sleep.
You felt better once you were less sticky and had a fresh diaper on. You clung to your mama as you placed your head on her shoulder.
"Aww, y/n. Are you sleepy, malen'kiy" Wanda asked as she rubbed your back, "we still have presents to open and then you can take a nap."
Wanda sat you on your play mat that was full of big colorful boxes and bags. Immediately you crawled to the biggest box and pulled at the paper. Ever since Christmas you understood what presents were.
Melina and Alexei watched excitedly as you crawled over to the present that they had got you.
Your eyes lit up as you saw that your Dedu and Babu had gifted you a Daniel the Tiger ride along toy. It could be used as a wagon, ride-on, and a scooter for when you grew up.
Yelena and Kate got you the cutest outfits ever as you were growing out of your clothes. They also gifted you a ball pit with little pastel colored plastic balls. Recently you had discovered how to grab and throw things.
Wanda of course wasn't a fan of the ball pit, but she couldn't be too upset about something that would bring you an endless amount of joy.
One by one you went through all of the presents; you were surrounded by wrapping paper in every color of the rainbow. Eventually it turned into you and Peter falling asleep on the giant stuffed animal Tiger that he had gifted you.
All the party guests gushed over how cute you and Peter looked as you both crashed from the sugar high. Nat, Wanda, and Tony took pictures of the two of you sleeping.
The adults all worked together to take down the decorations and clean up the mess of the party. Alexei and the Avengers team worked together to load up all of the gifts in Nat and Wanda's mom van.
You rubbed your eyes sleepily as you woke up from your nap. You carefully sat up and looked around for your mama's. You spotted them cleaning and taking down some of the party decorations.
"Mama…Mama." You babbled as you pulled yourself up using the giant stuffed animal to your advantage. Your legs wobbled as you took your first true steps towards your mama's.
Nat was the first to hear your sweet babbles, she immediately turned her attention to you, "Wanda turn around! She's walking!"
You continued to babble as you walked straight to Wanda and Nat who were now kneeling in front of you with their arms outstretched to you.
As soon as you reached your mama's you were scooped up in their arms as they kissed you from head to toe, "You did it! Y/n, you're such a big girl!" Nat said as she felt tears form in her eyes. Wanda was also a crying mess as they celebrated your milestone.
Everyone joined in on the celebration and joined in on quite possibly the biggest group hug ever. You revealed the love and joy surrounding you and you couldn't wait to celebrate many many more birthdays.