When asked a few weeks ago, what he wanted for his Happy Birthday, The Friendly Hero thought about it and told me he wanted a train cake and a baby doll. He has been excited for his birthday since the Peaceful Hero had one. I wanted him to live up to his expectations.
He LOVED the train cake. He helped me pick out the colors for the frosting. Pink for the caboose and orange. I couldn't get a third color from him until I asked what color the engine should be, and that was blue.
Blowing out the candles!
Pleased with his efforts!
The Peaceful Hero took great pains in eating this cake. It was serious business, and so was he. After all, we don't get cake every day, so he made the most of the occasion--with concentration.
This is the Friendly Hero's smile for the camera. I know, he looks like he's in pain, but he thinks he's smiling and showing the world how happy he is to be 3!
The Friendly Hero opened one present in the morning, and we had him open his baby doll. He named his baby doll: Patrick Baby Doll. He loves his baby doll, he spent most of the day changing his diaper, putting him down for naps (and getting him two minutes later) and throwing him down the stairs. I asked him if the fall down the stairs made PBD sad, and with a smile, he told me that PBD thought it was funny and LOVED to fly down the stairs. PBD doesn't have any clothes yet, and I'm trying to fix that, but he does have a pirate blanket that we find every once in a while. But Baby Dolls don't like to wear clothes, they like to be in a diaper.
After Cake we opened a few other presents, and recorded him opening some for those who sent presents from a far, like a really cool aunt in Korea. (He still likes the book--and reads it to me now.) He had asked his Honey for a train whistle, and he loves it. The first few times he tried to blow on it he made the noise (hoo, choo) instead of making the whistle blow. I love him so much! Then we had him open a present from Peaceful Hero: Chopping Food. He loves his knife and to cut up the food.
And a present from Dad: Candy Land. We have played twice and he has won both times.
I am so grateful to have this little boy in my life. He is a joy to be around and there is nothing sweeter than hearing "Mommy, I need ya." Even when it's whiny, as he's trying to get my attention. I love seeing his face light up and knowing that I am helping him learn and helping him feel love.
*We went to the store in the morning to get him 3 balloons. The Peaceful Hero really has yet to let him play with them. But isn't that what younger brothers are for?
1 comment:
it was so ironic that right before i read your post i was thinking about your little guy! I always think of your son when i think of dex's birthday. Hopefully they will get to meet and play someday :). The baby doll story is hilarious. You have such beautiful children. Thanks for the wonderful message though. I read your blog all the time, i should comment more :).
I'd love to see you sometime if you're ever in town. Hope everything is wonderful.
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