THE BEST PAWTY EVUH!!!

... well, that's the way my four year old said it, anyway! Our little man Diego turned 4 in September (yes, I'm just a little bit behind here!) and boy, by the time kids turn 4, they totally understand what a birthday is all about. I mean, at 1, the party is more for the parents than for the birthday boy/girl. At 2, it's a good reason to get all of your playgroup together to celebrate but for the most part, again, the kid is completely oblivious. At 3, they start to put some things together that lets them know that something exciting is going on, but what that something is, they still don't quite know. But by the time the fourth birthday comes around, they GET IT. Big Time!!! We had a countdown with his calendar in his room- counting down each day until his party. He really wanted to have it at our house, complete with a pinata and water balloons, but I knew that a party at ASI would be a blast. And boy, was it ever!!! It was a Cars II themed party because like most little boys, Diego is obsessed with all things Lightening McQueen. Normally, I don't mind getting the house all decorated for a party but this time, I wanted to just sit back and enjoy the guests running around. I did the cake, though, and have to say for myself that I am really please at the way it turned out. After 40 minutes of playing in the gym, the yummy fruit kabobs and chex mix were a hit. Then, he got his requested chocolate cake. The best part of the day, to me, is when Diego just randomly screamed out, "This is the BEST PAWTY EVUH!".

My sweet Diego- words cannot express how proud I am to be your mommy. From the second you wake up and walk into the kitchen with your bedhead hair to the moment when you close your eyes after I sing to you goodnight- you are a special light in my life. I hope to celebrate many, MANY birthdays with you.