That’s the lesson Newt’s birthday taught us.
The cupcakes were ugly.
Newt opted for a movie and a sleepover instead of a party, but her friend had to cancel on the sleepover.
The movie was still on; we were all so excited to see Where the Wild Things Are, but, sadly, it was terrible. Odd, depressing, a bit scary, and really not much fun.
Blah. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, huh?
I will admit that there were a few tearful moments today.
However, we made this our mantra: Not perfect can still be pretty good.
After the movie, we went to the art store and Newt picked out a new book on how to draw dogs. Then we strolled over to Red Robin. Who can resist an ice-cream sundae brought to the table by a pack of singing servers? We enjoyed spending the evening as a family, talking and laughing together.
Now Newt is snuggled up in bed. Instead of a friend, she is having a sleepover with our little dog, Shasta – who usually sleeps in a kennel.
Not perfect, but still pretty good.
Just like the cupcakes, which when decorated, didn’t look half-bad.
Sometimes when Plan A goes awry, Plan B turns out just as well … and oftentimes better.
Happy Birthday Newt! (And pass me one of those cupcakes please!)
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Awww! Sorry! {{{{hugs}}}} to Newt. I just heard today that that movie wasn’t a kid movie… how dumb!
Awww – happy birthday to your little angel! When I turned 6 I was soooo excited (yes I remember this) because I was going to have BIG day. First, my parents took me to a restaurant at the top of a tower with quite a view and it turns very slowly. I got motion sickness and couldn’t eat. Next we went to see A Christmas Carol (yes – the OLD one – when it FIRST CAME OUT) and it scared me so badly we left, with me in tears. And it was a good birthday because it had all been planned to be so special. And I remember it all to this day as a perfectly happy birthday – if not a perfect one!
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Happy Birthday Newt ! We miss you ! The cup cake cones look great to me ! We still remember the pancake party and the campfire party you had back in MD !
Miss Tara and Heather