Six

Fiona is six today. She kept saying it all day, "I am already six!"

We started the day with the early bird, Jo was up before 6 and raring to go. Once he saw the streamers and balloons downstairs decorating the table there was no keeping him quiet. LK went out to shovel driveways for his morning workout while we woke Fi and got everybody dressed. For the first time since the first day of school there were no complaints from Fi about getting up and dressed. Hmmmm...

She was able to open two packages on the table before school and this started her day very positively. She loved the bath treats from the Spieces. We used them in the tub tonight and they were a huge hit.

Both kids were flying all day thanks to lingering Halloween treats and excitement over balloons and cake. After school we all arrived at home and bribed Jo to come inside with a treat (he prefers to stay outside until he is soaked and frozen, now that the snow has arrived). Fiona opened the rest of her presents and the kids had some down-time before supper.

Our birthday tradition is that the birthday person chooses the menu for their dinner meal. We had French Toast Fingers and smoothies tonight, followed by chocolate cake in the shape of a house with white icing siding, a brown Oreo crumb roof, green trim and shutters and pink flowers blooming along the front and sides of the house. Both kids were fascinated by the decorations on the cake. Jo was particularly taken with the candles. Why doesn't that surprise me?

Fiona ended the day curled up on bed with a notebook and pencil drawing while chatting on the phone with family members. Thank you so much to all our loved ones who sent cards, gifts, and phoned. She had a wonderful day and felt very much loved and cared for.