His birthday was technically on Thursday, but I had to head to the college, which meet that he had to head to school as well. So, instead we made him Prince of the Day today. For as long as I can remember we have made an effort to help the kid's birthdays stand out from all of other days, and be that much more special by making them Prince or Princess for the day, allowing them to have whatever meals, games, movies, or other activities they want for the day. We started out the day by going to IHOP, ("You mean they have PANCAKE restaurants?"). I felt a little bad that he took me so seriously when he asked me about the presents and I replied, "Oh shoot! I forgot about presents. I'm sorry kiddo. We'll get you presents next year, okay?"
He literally wandered off in tears, so I asked him to see if his siblings forgot to get anything out of the back of the car while he was up. Mean, I know. The scooter made quick work of reversing his mood, and I pray I never forgot just how excited he got about getting his very own jar of pickles. (The world would be a much simpler place if our wants were so easily satisfied.) The new bike made the night magic, and Kung Fu Panda made it fun. All in all a good night. Now we have to get the house ready for Trin's re-scheduled birthday party.
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He literally wandered off in tears, so I asked him to see if his siblings forgot to get anything out of the back of the car while he was up. Mean, I know. The scooter made quick work of reversing his mood, and I pray I never forgot just how excited he got about getting his very own jar of pickles. (The world would be a much simpler place if our wants were so easily satisfied.) The new bike made the night magic, and Kung Fu Panda made it fun. All in all a good night. Now we have to get the house ready for Trin's re-scheduled birthday party.
