Since Elyse's birthday is in July, we're usually out of town so she never gets a party at home or a big celebration. I recall her complaining about this last year, so I suggested we have a HALF birthday in January: middle of the school year, she can have friends over, take treats to school.... all that fun that comes with a birthday. So last week I mentioned this to her and she says, "I don't want to do anything. I'm more of a just family kind of girl." WHY DO I BOTHER!?!?!? So we made today special for Elyse: we went out for breakfast before school (IHOP), she took treats for her class (Go-gurt), she got to pick the menu for dinner (Fry's chicken) and Dad made her a cake. Then the 6 1/2 year old melt down began....I am quite sure she didn't finish her homework - which she swears her teacher doesn't check (I will have to be sure she does tomorrow!) and she threw a big fit over the powdered sugar sprinkles Carolyn put on her cake, she so badly wanted to watch "The Lion King" which we wouldn't allow until homework was done and Wii stuff picked up...I don't know how many times I heard, "You've ruined my half birthday! My life is so horrible!" etc. Oh good LORD what is with that child!? So it is with a sigh I give that child I love with all my heart a hug, sing my dad's rendition of "I'll Never Smile Again..." and kiss her good night. And know that tomorrow is another day. And smile at the fact that she is only 6 1/2 once.
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