Frances had her birthday celebration at school today because they will already be on summer break on her actual birthday. I picked up Henry from school so he could be a part of it. Her school is so wonderful.
We started by Henry and I talking about Frances. I told the story about her birth and about how the first thing every said about Frances, will probably be true for her whole life. As Dr. Payne tried to pull her out (and then Frances helped pull herself out with her arm), Dr. Payne held her up and said "Well, you have one healthy and strong little girl".
We brought a picture board -- on orange paper, Frances's choice -- and then we talked about the fun things we love about her. THEN....everyone in her class talked about what they love about Frances. I have to say, that is when I got emotional. So much of it was about how she loves her family, loves to play family (the daddy and brother role), and how she is so helpful when people are hurt or need a hug. Her teacher said that she adores the way Frances tells a story, especially when she laughs at her own jokes. THEN....she got a "Wish Monster" made especially for her. It was a cheetah (her favorite animal) that played sports (her favorite thing) with a number four.
She LIT up with joy.....and so did Henry and I.
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