Last weekend we celebrated Sam's 4th birthday. Let me just point out a few things to illustrate his excitement for this day.
- He's been talking about his birthday since last October.
- He struggled with picking a theme. Important decisions for an almost-4-year-old. First it was Mickey Mouse, then Batman, then Monster Jam then Backyardigans, then back to Batman. Then at the last minute, he went back to the Backyardigans.
- His birthday celebration started on his actual birthday, then continued for the next 3 days until his party. He insisted we sing Happy Birthday to him every time we ate a piece of leftover cake.
- Walking into his birthday party, he started jumping up and down, squealing "I so happy, Mommy! It's my birthday party today!!"
- A huge grin appeared each time someone wished him a Happy Birthday.
- He had zero interest in getting or opening gifts. All he cared about was having a party with his friends and, of course, being the center of attention. Oh, and balloons and cake are a plus too.
- Tonight he asked if we could have another birthday party tomorrow. I had to break the news that birthdays only come once a year so we will have to wait until next year. BUT his Adoption Day is right around the corner and that's a fun day to celebrate too!
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| My Birthday Boy! I can't get enough of his sweet smile! |
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| His birthday breakfast. |
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| He loved his cake! |
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| Make a wish! |
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| Time to party! |
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| Balance beam |
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| Joey and Khai racing across the balance beams. |
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| The pit! |
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My attempt at getting a group photo.
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I'll end this post with a funny story... "I love you to the moon and back" is something Sam and I always say to each other. The other night he was upset about having to go to bed and after I told him I love him to the moon and back, he said "Mommy, I love you to the moon but NOT back."
