I am a couple days late with this post, but I thought it would be better late than never. Alex’s birthday party on Saturday went really well. Many of our friends and Alex’s friends showed up to celebrate his big day. We started the party playing in the park across the street from our house. It was pretty cool watching Alex interact with other kids his age — especially his classmates from daycare that he knows well. It’s amazing that as a parent you see your kids grow up before your eyes. I watched as Alex seemed to carry on a conversation with a friend, but I knew that it couldn’t have been but a few words and some sounds. Even though, the kids smiled at each other and chatted back and fourth as though they knew exactly what the other was saying. It was really weird.
Once everyone arrived, we went back the house for some finger food and cake. As Audrey lit the candles on Alex’s birthday cake, he got a weird look on his face and repeated “Haawwtt” which is his way of saying, “Hot”. He quickly blew out the first candle, but Mommy has to help him with the second one. Everyone sang as he sit and looked sweet and innocent. If you have seen the photos yet, go have a look.
In all, it was a really great weekend. It was a joy being with Alex and Audrey this weekend to celebrate Alex’s birthday. You know, I really consider myself lucky. I don’t have a job that keeps me away from my family. I work a pretty normal day, and sometimes log in at night to finish up some work. I don’t have to work late very often, and I have yet to have to work a weekend. I really couldn’t be happier. I truly feel blessed.