Joshua's 4th Birthday

You know, when Rose was born, people told me "Enjoy it while they are small, it goes so quickly", and I smiled and nodded, thinking 'yeah, right'.  And, of course, I now realise that phrase is so true.  My son is already 4 years old!!  I remember when he was born like it was yesterday - and I hope I always will - and the intervening 4 years have gone quickly.

Steve delayed going in to work and we opened presents in the morning as it was a busy day (preschool in the morning, party in afternoon).

Joshua chose to have a party on the playground (his choices were: swimming pool or playground as he was inviting 7 boys and I did not fancy having them all in the house!).  Of course, it was not just 7 boys, anyway, because - other than his sisters - there were siblings of the boys as it's difficult at this age to not include them.  And, actually I think that helped make the party as they all enjoyed it and participated.  Steve organised a photo scavenger hunt which they all enjoyed - tearing around all over the playground looking for letters. We then played duck, duck, goose and had the traditional (and very British) Pass the Parcel before we ate.

We had hot dogs for tea, which was easy to make with little bowls of extras but I think most of the kids were eager to skip to the cake!  Josh had chosen a construction site cake (we have a book of birthday cakes that the kids regularly peruse) which was easy to make.

One of the other boys blew out the candles before Josh - because he just wanted some cake!  So we relit the candles (I only had 4 matches which was risky and almost backfired on me!) and Josh attempted to blow them out but he wasn't really blowing properly so after numerous tries, some of us helped him.

He was tired but I think he had a great day.

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