Chase's 3rd Birthday Party

This morning, Andrew and I went to Chase's birthday party at Wonderwild while Daddy stayed home to study a little. Chase is one of Andrew's little buddies from school and was kind enough to invite us. Andrew was all over the place having a good time having come here before for other friends' parties. There were a few other kids from his class; and it was so sweet because they all just migrated towards each other and played together. It also gave me a chance to talk to some of the parents a little more. We all commented how we love how well the kids get along.

And to show it, Andrew took this time to be really sweet and helpful to some of his friends. First, one of his school buddies, Topher, was hesitant to go up the ramp to the playscape. I told Andrew to help; and sure enough, Andrew grabs Topher's hand and tries to pull him up the ramp. At first, Topher wasn't very willing, but end up going up with Andrew.

Next, his other little classmate, Paige, was later having getting up steps to the big inflatable slide with her tights. I asked Andrew to help her up. And what does he do? The sweet boy that he is, he goes to help her the only way he knows how--which is how Mommy helps him up the inflatable slides--by pushing her on the butt. So, he nonchalantly puts his hand on her behind and starts to push her up the steps. It's funny how he didn't think it wasn't the least bit inappropriate. I was mortified, yet couldn't contain the laughter. And fortunately, Paige's mom, Marcia, thought it was sweet and funny too. So, we laughed as we watched them continue up the steps. And then I wasn't sure how Paige would feel about it, but she didn't seem to mind. When they both came down the slide, she asked if Andrew could help her up again. This time, I told Andrew to hold her hand up; and he thankfully tried to do that instead.

Next, it was time for lunch and cake. Andrew sat next to some of his classmates and killed two slices of pizza. And then, it was time for cake, which of course, Andrew loved. He stayed long after many of the kids finished to eat all his cake. Soon after, it was time to go home for naps. We had a great time and were so happy to be able to celebrate with Chase.