"For he's a jolly marshmallow and sausages on the bus!"
Well, my 'baby' is now 7 years old....and what a fantastic person he is! Here's how his day went...
We got to really surprise him with cake in bed, because he really loves to sleep in.....when he got his presents he set them down and opened each one so carefully - unsticking every bit of sticky tape, unfolding paper with precision and grace, delighting in every gift, exploring it and discussing it's merits before moving onto the next - excruciatingly gorgeous!!! And such a different creature from Flex who devours gifts with passion and frenzied delight....ripping and shredding....
It was a delightful day, just like the boy who was born 7 years ago in the bath at Randwick Women's Hospital birthing centre after an 1.5 hour labour. Not so slow and easy then huh!!!
We ate lemon and passionfruit tart with double cream for breakfast (a great family tradition - thanks mum!!) and then were off to the playground with Mormor and Opa for some serious ripsticking with the new red (goes faster!) ripstick. Then it was surfboard shopping with money from auntie and grandparents.
We got to really surprise him with cake in bed, because he really loves to sleep in.....when he got his presents he set them down and opened each one so carefully - unsticking every bit of sticky tape, unfolding paper with precision and grace, delighting in every gift, exploring it and discussing it's merits before moving onto the next - excruciatingly gorgeous!!! And such a different creature from Flex who devours gifts with passion and frenzied delight....ripping and shredding....
It was a delightful day, just like the boy who was born 7 years ago in the bath at Randwick Women's Hospital birthing centre after an 1.5 hour labour. Not so slow and easy then huh!!!
We ate lemon and passionfruit tart with double cream for breakfast (a great family tradition - thanks mum!!) and then were off to the playground with Mormor and Opa for some serious ripsticking with the new red (goes faster!) ripstick. Then it was surfboard shopping with money from auntie and grandparents.
He chose an excellent little foamie board and even put the fins on himself. He is hanging out to hang ten, man. This kid has all the makings of a soul surfer for sure...
After this we went and met up with Lucky's best mates from pre-school and had a big fat play down at the glorious Narrabeen lake. I love the way kids can go for a year without seeing a friend and within 5 minutes be inventing airports, eating bubbles and wrestling with each other....
Prior to meeting the friends, we had gone for a roll along the path next to the lake and happened upon the spot wher they hire out kayaks and paddleboats. Well wether it was birthday confidence or just a beautiful trust in adults, after asking me if they could go out on a paddleboat and me having given them the old 'didn't bring my wallet and have no money in it anyway' line - sad but true - Lucky asked the guy behind the counter if there were any ' birthday discounts'. Well, this picture gives you the answer!
After this we went and met up with Lucky's best mates from pre-school and had a big fat play down at the glorious Narrabeen lake. I love the way kids can go for a year without seeing a friend and within 5 minutes be inventing airports, eating bubbles and wrestling with each other....
Prior to meeting the friends, we had gone for a roll along the path next to the lake and happened upon the spot wher they hire out kayaks and paddleboats. Well wether it was birthday confidence or just a beautiful trust in adults, after asking me if they could go out on a paddleboat and me having given them the old 'didn't bring my wallet and have no money in it anyway' line - sad but true - Lucky asked the guy behind the counter if there were any ' birthday discounts'. Well, this picture gives you the answer!
It makes my heart smile to think about the kindness that was shown by that paddleboat hirer guy. He happily set the boys up with lifejackets, launched them into the water and then shyly shook his head when I asked how much....People can be so generous and this kind of generosity can really make someone's day. 'People Are Strange' sang Jim Morrison and people are awesome said I.
We finished up with a pizza party back at the shop with Grandma and Pop (there's a song line there I just know it), with lemonade, laughter and lots and lots of love. Happy Birthday my darling boy. I enjoy every moment of your growing and savour the fact that you are part of my life. We are so lucky to have a Lucky!!!
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