Ok, we made it through the birthday week. Tara is so happy to be 6. She just can't believe she's finally there. I wish Ihad that much anticipation about celebrating my birthday now. Tues day she visited grandparents Borden and they gave her some girly nailpolish and lipglosses. She carries them around in her backpack. She's so cool. We bought her a book to donate to the school library called Emily's first 100 days of school (Emily picked it out). They gave her a balloon and the book to bring home for a few days...then it will be officially donated. Her teacher gave her a fun birthday cake hat and bag of goodies. Then that night we went out to eat at Steak and Shake, now mind you we have not eaten in public as a family in 2 years. But, the kids actually did really well and sat and ate their food happily without incident.
Then Tara opened her family present...an electric barbie guitar with hands free microphone. It pretty much plays by itself, but she thinks she's so cool, singing along with her own echoing voice. "Up" by Shania Twain and "Survivor".
She had a friend/neighbor Shelby come over Friday and they both were bouncing off the walls with excitement. (In the meantime Emily and Jake had fevers and just layed on the couches limp all day). At one point I thought I might have to cancel the party, if the kids were sick....luckily it was a quick 24 hour thing and no one was sick come Sat. morning.
We had 10 kids plus Tara and Emily (one kid who just heard about the party and just came). It was a crazy house but, we did all the games Tara wanted...limbo, chicken dance, hokey pokey, musical chairs, made shell necklaces, throw the ball through the mermaid head, etc. It was a whirlwind day. Tara got a hermit crab "herman" from her friend Mika from school. He has yet to make an appearance. Tara is mostly afraid of him and hasn't even touched his cage yet.
Oh well. One down 2 to go.
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