The party went very well, despite having several friends unable to attend. There were enough people there to make it feel big and busy. I loved watching her face when everyone sung Happy Birthday to her. She enjoyed it, but didn't smile. I think she was slightly uncomfortable and happy at the same time. The anticipation of the day was felt in that moment. She smiled when it was all done and she blew out her candle.
She got nice presents and had lots of fun with her friends. She especially enjoyed having her friend Kara from the neighborhood there. The big kids had fun with Henry, Elizabeth and cousins. It was a good day.
We had a nice dinner in the evening and watched Beauty and the Beast with the kids before bed. Clair was exhausted. She was beet red in the face and totally sweaty from her bounce time. It was a long day. As David tried to tuck her into bed she proclaimed she doesn't want to turn four. Nearly in tears, she explained to me that she doesn't want to turn four so that I can still carry her and hold her. She wants to stay three forever! (Be still my heart!)
I hugged her tight and smiled. I told her I promised to hold her and carry her while she was four as well. That proclamation held off the tears and then she said she needed to sleep with Mommy and Daddy tonight. So, she's having what she calls a Birthday Sleepover. The women knows what she wants and is pretty darn good at getting what she wants from the world, even her Mommy.
Love my girl. The world awaits Clair and she is coming! She's amazing, determined, smart, loving, emotional and very vocal! I love watching her grow and seeing the person she is becoming.
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