Sunday 22 February 2015

For the first time in forever

As you may know, Pete's marriage has already been arranged to young Genevieve from Walnut Creek, California.  But no contract can govern the human heart, and so we've had to accept that he's fallen for Amy from playschool.

The spark between them was instantaneous, and he professes his love for her daily (when he's not professing his love for Carter or Natalie), so it was no surprise when we were invited to her 3rd birthday party.  Yes, Amy is an older woman, which has caused some problems now she's moved to the big kids' room and she and Pete have to steal glances through the glass panes in the dividing door.

Amy's favourite film is Frozen (i.e. she's a 3-yr-old girl).  We arrived at her house to find it decorated with snowflakes and princess stickers.  Not only that, but Amy's mum had set up craft tables where you could make your own cardboard snowman or reindeer, all the food was ice-themed (blue and white), there were fluffy snowballs for indoor fights, and she'd read online that you can make fake snow by mixing cornstarch and body lotion.  And a lady came and sang Frozen songs to us.

Suddenly, sending Pete to daycare with a dozen cupcakes (they provided the candles) doesn't make us seem the most loving parents.


Bearing gifts, we catch the bus.


In a basket with the birthday girl!


Frozen songtime!


Did I mention the cake?  This was the cake.


And these are the children waiting for the cake to arrive.


Best party ever!  Especially when compared to his.