The Day After

The birthday was a success. Little One was Princess for a day. This morning, when she and best friend (still in tow) came stumbling out of the bedroom, messy hair and all, the first words out of her mouth were "It's all over". I reminded her of all the activities we still had planned for today, but it really didn't quell her disappointment. I guess there is something about being the "focus" of a day that really matters...especially at 10.

In-line skates were the big gift, and they got a lot of wear yesterday. The other "biggie" gift was a super-sized stuffed Panda bear. Little One has an addicition to stuffed animals. There must be 672 piled under her bed and in her closet, but she always asks for more for any special day. Any trip requires her bringing at least 10 along. The Husband has been forced on many occasions to limit the number she can tote.

The Boy rolled with the day and semi-showed off for the best friend. It is interesting to see this side of him. It is interesting to hear what he thinks is impressive. He kept talking loudly about how he would "soon be getting a phone". He somehow thought this made him look like an "older man". I quietly reminded him that he was not getting a phone anytime soon, but he just smiled and ignored me.

The birthday cake was a purple kitten with yarn...one of the cutest I've ever seen. Little One insisted on eating the face which made the cutting of the cake a little tricky. We had friends and family at the cake gathering...all in all a festive day.

So I'll wrap up quickly today because there are chocolate chip pancakes to make this morning. Then there is the pool, baseball practice and well, you get the picture...

So until tomorrow, when birthdays and parties are over, and we return to normal life...