Party hard!

Collin's first Valentine party was yesterday at preschool. It was a pajama and hot chocolate party, and I hear the 3 and 4 year olds partied pretty hard! A little birdie told me that Collin had TWO cups of hot chocolate and some popcorn. He loves his sweets, just like his mommy! The preschool teacher also shared some information with the preschoolers about Chinese New Year, which begins on Valentine's Day. The celebration lasts for 15 days. She hung some lanters in the classroom, which were from my shower, and she read the students a book about Chinese New Year. The table in which the children ate was covered with a red Chinese paper tablecloth that I had picked up at a party store. As you can see in the picture, Collin wore his red (which means "good luck" in China) pajamas that we bought on Shamian Island when we were in China. He looked very handsome and received lots of compliments. How perfect for Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year to be on the same day this year. It provided a wonderful opportunity to incorporate some Chinese culture into our American holiday.

Collin also got to party today (Saturday) at his classmate, Quintin's, 5th birthday party. It was held at our local community center's gym, and the kids had a blast. There was a ton of food and the big attraction was the jumpy house! Collin was right in with all of the other kids, bouncing around until his belly hurt, and taking his turn at the Darth Vadar pinata.

Tonight, Collin is going to play at his mamaw and pawpaw's house, but we plan to get some Chinese food first to celebrate the New Year. Collin has not been in our Chinese restaurant yet, so I am looking forward to his reaction.

Something funny Collin said: I mentioned to Collin that I had to go potty. I guess I didn't get to the bathroom fast enough for him because he said very sternly, "Mommy you better go potty so you no pee pee your pants and have to change them!"

What Collin is doing now: playing with his firetruck because daddy just got a fire call and is off in his firetruck.

LIFE IS GREAT!