On January 5, we celebrated Jack's first birthday. Since it was in the middle of the week, we didn't have a huge celebration, but we did manage to meet Patrick for lunch. We tried to think of what would be fun for Jack that day, so we met at a HUGE McDonalds (I KNOW!!!) that has an indoor play center. We didn't realize until we got there that it's not really suitable for a one year old, so we ate and left. It wasn't a total fail though - Jack had a great time looking at all the bright colored equipment and the Hamburgler on the wall. :-) We said our goodbye's to Daddy and I took Jack to the mall to play on the equipment there (where he always has a blast!).
I know he didn't realize Wednesday was different than any other day, but we tried to make it special nonetheless. And, several other people recognized the day as being special, too. We appreciated all the sweet phone calls, cards, emails and presents left on our doorstep. This is as much a celebration for Patrick and I (making it through the first year!!) as it is for Jack. Your thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed!
I hope there weren't too many tears from Mommy! That first b-day was certainly an emotional roller coaster for this Mama :)
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