Par-tay!

Everett attended his first real birthday party ( a)not involving family, and b)being old enough to really understand what a party is.) today. He has been looking forward to this day ever since we got the invitation--which he has faithfully been sleeping with at night.

"Mommy, PARTY!!!" he would occasionally yell to me as a reminder. He would also tell anyone else who would listen.

He had a lot of fun picking out the present, and had even more fun decorating the "wrapping paper" and making a card (because I wasn't prepared with any real wrapping stuff). He clutched it carefully the entire morning before the party and presented it proudly when we got there. I was just glad he was okay with giving it to someone else.

He had a great time and came home satisfied and excited for the next one. He may have to wait until his birthday, but we'll try to make it a good one.