Plenty of Time to Practice with Scissors
Steven has made 5 trips around the sun today. That long, long (long) day half a decade ago seems like a distant dream and yesterday all at once.
You may remember that Steven was denied entry to the public school due to some kind of scissor-scandal, but, as someone wise always says, things will work out for the best. And they have. He adores his new Montessori school, where everyone is treated like the individual they are.
Today the birthday-boy got to walk around a small, round candle while holding a globe, with the other children sitting around his "orbit" singing about Steven's 5 trips around the sun. He was a litte embarrassed, but loved being the center of attention.
Instead of treats, the school encourages the birthday-kid to bring a book for the teacher read, which is then donated to the school. We chose Library Lion, and although a bit long, the kids managed to pay close attention until the end. This speaks highly of the book itself (not to mention the school), and I recommend it to anyone with young children.
Of course, parents were invited to the festivities. I only took a couple hundred pictures in the span of 15 minutes.
Happy Birthday, Kiddo!
