These two characters are six years old. Wow. They have been talking about their birthday for a long time now. The measure of having a good friend in their kindergarten class is whether you invite them to your birthday party. And when you don't like a former friend, they are no longer invited. Such kindergarten drama! And due to their spring birthdays, we have heard all about the intended guest list for a long, long time.
When my oldest boys were little, I told them they could have a birthday party every other year, on the even numbers. So a sixth birthday is a friend party. Darn. I wasn't feeling healthy enough to really throw a party, but I felt like I had to... that sounds more negative than I mean it to. I didn't mind throwing them a party, but this year I would have preferred to skip it. Fortunately, we know how to throw an even lower-than-low-key party.
We invited a small herd of children and we blew bubbles and drew with sidewalk chalk and played with balloons - outside. We went inside, did presents, ate chocolate cake, and we're done! The two sanity-savers for me were having it outside and specifying the end time on the invitations. I can handle anything for an hour.
We all had a good time, and the twins loved it.
Happy birthday, Freddie! I love how you climb in bed with me to snuggle in the mornings. Your willingness to keep trying will be good for you through your whole life.
Happy birthday. Georgie! Your curiosity and quick mind will always help you learn things. I love that you are brave and willing to try new things - even beans.
I really can't believe they are six.
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