Birthday Bliss

What better way to get over a big birthday event than fall asleep wrapped around your very own dragon?

Nic took a very measured approach to his 5th birthday. He got himself up and turned on tv, plugged in his headphones and proceeded to ignore the pile of very enticing and interesting looking presents on the coffee table. When the pile was pointed out to him he chose to 'turn the tv off so I don't get distracted', and carefully and measuredly opened the cards, then the presents which all had a good playing with before the next was opened. He especially loved the little bits and pieces Granny Philippa stuck on the outside of each of the 6 little things she sent. He absolutely loved each and every thing he received. Very heartwarming for his mother.

Off to pre-school he headed with another cake and a pile of lollipops. When we picked him up at 5 I managed to hold back the tears and make chit chat with Jo and Megan, but reading his profile book in the car on the way hope was almost too much. I only have great things to say about Barnados Early Learning Centre - Richmond. You just couldn't ask for a more warm inviting and happy place for a child to spend their time when they are not with you.

Home for a family dinner and another present. Jasmine hit the spot with a 'Lightening McQueen' money box with Easter eggs in it. The most enticing bit of this present was the padlock and key. An absolute obsession of Nic's. He doled out the Easter eggs all night and was hugely generous with them.

Bowling in to his room last night I was overwhelmed with love and affection for my beautiful boy who brings me love and sunshine every day of his life...the gift that keeps on giving.