The festivities are now officially over until this time rolls around again next year. We've just completed the 2nd installment of Su's 5th birthday celebration tour. And now we can relax, let the house resume its normal, semi-cluttered state, and focus on the rest of the summer.
Until Su entered our lives, I just never had any idea on what parents go through with birthday celebrations. We learned quickly (3 years ago) that it's insane to have one huge party with family and friends. There is just too much going on and there is no chance to enjoy any of it. So we followed the path that many parents before us have taken: splitting the party up.
Actually, it's great for the kid (extends the festive mood) and pretty good for the parent, as we can enjoy smaller gatherings, relax a bit, and remove a lot of the stress. Of course, a family with multiple kids may have a different take on all of this. Hee-hee.
Anyway... This weekend's party was a special one for Su -- and for us. The party consisted of close friends -- ours and Su's. All of the families involved share a similar path in building a family through adoption. Wonderful kids and equally wonderful parents.
[Pictured above, Front L to R: Lina, Grace, and Su / Back: Colvin and Jacob]
We were sorry to have to carry on without Su's friend Hannah, home sick and being cared for by her mother. Both were missed immensely. But the kids carried on valiantly in their absence, having a wonderful time playing together, eating cake and ice cream, and beating up on the dads.
Same time next year?
3 comments:
Either that soccer ball is mega-huge, or those children are the size of peanuts.
They are actually very small children. You have to be very careful and know where they are at all times. We almost had a horrible accident that day as one of the kids found herself positioned behind and under Max as he was about to take a squat -- if you know what I mean. Run away!
:-)
Yes, Same time next year. We had a wonderful time celebrating Su's birthday. Always great to relax and visit with friends. Love that shot of the kids.
Kerry, Dave, and Grace
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