Our first little baby turned 8 on April 14. It's hard to believe!
Birthdays for Claire are sometimes bittersweet for me. Of course I want to celebrate her life and how she's growing, but it's also another tricky reminder about how years are passing, closer to a somewhat uncertain future, redefining expectations everyday.
But forgetting about all that...we had an awesome day.
Because one of Claire's favourite treats is cotton candy, I added it to cupcakes and put a bit on top so that she could enjoy. We brought these to share with her grade 2 class.
We had family and friends come swimming with us in the morning because that's one of Claire's favourite things to do.
We decorated her tray with gel letters that spelled out Happy Birthday.
They did not last long in her capable clutches!
It was at this point that Claire's mother realized that she seriously needed a haircut.
Grandma and Grandpa Patterson made an awesome playdough cake for Claire to enjoy.
She had a little help from her friends.
Claire had fun opening her presents with dad.
Claire has taught us so much. There are some very hard days but there are also many rewarding moments. It's so satisfying to make her giggle or to have her sit gently and quietly in your arms for a few seconds. Those are the times I cherish in the face of difficulty.
We had such a fun day celebrating Claire on her birthday!
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