Three short years ago we held Elspeth for the very first time and today she is 5. She had a wonderful day and we enjoyed it with her. That said, I am a bit sad because today reminded me of that time we missed. Anyways, enough sad talk. It really was a great day.
Elspeth requested last night that she be allowed to start the day with donuts. So once we were all up and organized we headed out to Tims. Of course, the downside of a sugar protein-less breakfast are the mood swings which hit. Thankfully a lunch of leftover ham went a long way to curing that problem.
Donuts were followed by presents. The favourite BY FAR was Katrine’s gift – a giant Penguin. Now, Katrine saw this penguin back in August when we were out once day and begged me to go back and buy it because Elspeth simply had to have it for her birthday. So off I dutifully went one evening and after a month and a half the penguin finally made it out of the cupboard. He was greated with shreaks of join and spent the rest of the day being loved on. Elspeth is beside herself happy that her penguin family now has a daddy.
Glenn’s family joined us for Thanksgiving tonight and this time it was turkey and all of the fixings minus the pies. In honour of Elspeth’s birthday we had cake. Yup, when offer ice cream, fruit, cookies, any number of suggestions which were offered; she insisted on cake. I got smart and went with Glenn’s favourite figuring at least someone would eat it. Well thank you McCain. Tonight’s cake hit the spot and was enjoyed by all with the except
ion of me.
Of course, dinner was followed by more gifts and oohs and aahs. Before she finally had to take off her Elsa dress and get ready for school. Tomorrow she gets to be special helper AND go to Sparks so it will be a great day.
