The Chinese Train

Last month, Esther Frayda was on our way to NY on Amtrak. It made a stop at one of the popular destinations on the route. A huge group of people got off the train at once, it was a group of Asians. Esther Frayda looked surprised and leaned over and whispered in my ear: 

"Mommy we accidentally took the Chinese train". 

She was so serious, I couldn't stop laughing. 

"That was awkward"

So Esther Fraydas new word is "awkward". Everything lately is awkward. We were eating dinner and she took a bite that apparently wasn't good and she said.. "Oh that was awkward. I'm having an awkward day". 

Btw we were getting ready to go out for Pizza at the JCC. Esther Frayda told me to wait because she wanted to change, this was her outfit she changed into. Perfect outfit for getting pizza!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, My big girl!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

6 YEARS OLD!!!!

I've been planning this for a year, when you woke up on your birthday morning, I had balloons blown up in your room. I also had a strawberry frosting donut on a plate waiting for you on your bed next to some presents. You have been asking to have a donut on your birthday for like 6 months, so I knew that I HAD to have that.

When you woke up I carried you into your room and had you close your eyes. I carried you to your bed and said "Surprise!" as your opened your eyes. I think its safe to say that you were pretty happy. We had a lazy morning. Your birthday this year was on a Friday so I let you stay home. In the afternoon you went to Meirras house for a Friday afternoon play date. I loved seeing how excited you were for your birthday and turning 6 years old. You have been talking about since your last birthday:)  I am just so proud of you, just watching you grow up into such a beautiful and wonderful human being is the best gift in the world. I love you so much and look forward to each year, seeing all the beautiful changes that you will go through. You are special, beautiful and important. I will always love you no matter what, nothing can change that. I will always be your cheerleader in all the wonderful things you do in life.

Alice in Wonderland by Ballet Theatre of Maryland

So, as part of your birthday weekend celebration, I bought tickets to take you to the very special Alice in Wonderland Ballet. We went with our friends Mirra and Natania, a girls day out at the Ballet. This was your second big show, your first was Frozen on Ice. You guys had such a wonderful time, being big girls. You guys even got a picture with Alice. After such a long day out, we came home ate dinner while I read a few pages of Alice in Wonderland and then you were out like a light. Now its on to plan your birthday party with all your friends 

from school!

... Oh you insisted on dressing as a cow girl today. You definitely have strong opinions when it comes to fashion so I try and give you as much leeway as possible and try not to intrude on your very special fashion sense;)

I love you Birthday Girl!