Several months ago, when Nick was asking when his birthday would be, and the days were feeling so long and dreary and spring seemed an eon away, I told him, “When the snow is gone and you don’t have to wear your coat anymore, it will be time.”
And so, it has come to pass. Two weeks ago, I grew nervous as I looked around outside at the heaps and heaps of freshly fallen snow and dragged out the winter coats — again. But today, on this April 16, I’ve been saved. This being so, my youngest still believes I am invincible and all-knowing.
Thanks to his Salonen grandparents, he believes he is as well.
Are you convinced?
After meeting a few other obligations today, I followed up on a promise I’d made to Nick a while back to take him to A&W on his birthday. As far as I can tell, and as these photos suggest, the day has been a success so far. Soon, we will be heading off to Chuck E. Cheese’s — perhaps for the last time in Salonen birthday history. Maybe I’ll actually enjoy it this time around.
What great photos! Happy Birthday to Nick.
I, too, have a 3-year-old who is anxiously awaiting birthday #4. And my promise is that after school gets out and the weather gets hot and we go to the beach, then her birthday will be here. But it feels like forever to Chiara.
I really think the birthday wait is the most agonizing to 3-year-olds, Mary. I’ve been reminded, by Nick, how excruciating it is. But you’ve done just as I have — given some kind of future visual to help them understand time. I can’t wait to hear about the summertime blast. 🙂
Thanks for the comment on the photos, too, and for birthday wishes. Simple, precious times like these are what fill me with joy. I will miss them someday. Hopefully, I’ll be blessed with the experience of being a grandparent so I can go through another cycle of such moments.
Love the pics and PHEW I am glad he’s not five–5 for 5th child but I didn’t think it seemed possible and now I know why. 4 is even hard to grasp!!! See you shortly…Never too old for Chuck E Cheeeeeeeese!
Love the two strawed Mug one for him one for George or maybe Mom 🙂
Loved those action shots of him!
Our grandson has been “into” super heros for the last 3 years…he is 6 now…and no signs of him liking them any less!
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Hang on to the Superheroes phase as long as possible. It is precious, and seems universal in boys. They want to feel big and strong!
I just loved these photos and the post. What a special way to spend his 4th birthday!!!