Rex Is Three

This week we celebrated Rex's third birthday and unlike last year when the day was filled with tears for me, this year we had planned a lot of fun.

We started the day off at home with a lazy family morning. I prepared German potato cakes for lunch and Rex had four. He loves those things. After nap we headed to Great Wolf Lodge for an overnight to see if the kids would enjoy the indoor water park. They did like it, but the tremendous noise and the unexpectedly large crowds were a little overwhelming. Nonetheless, Emilia decided it was as good a place as any to take a nap.

We had a wonderfully relaxing evening as a family at the lodge with none of the responsibilities that sometimes take over at home. After dinner we just played and then cuddled on the king bed until the kids fell peacefully asleep.

When we returned home, we had planned a small gathering with family and friends. We had cake and ice-cream and lots of excitement. Rex was showered with many wonderful gifts. He played with his new guitar and his top for a long while. And the balloons from Ms. Rie were a big hit, too. Once again, Emilia partied a little too hard and passed out on the floor.

I really cannot believe my little boy is three. He is so amazing, growing and learning at his own pace in his own style all the time. He brings such joy to our lives and we could not be more grateful to be the parents of this handsome toddler.

Happy birthday, son. We love you beyond measure.