Practice Birthday Party

Jacob's 4th birthday party is on Saturday. Because past birthdays have been a zoo at present time, we decided to practice tonight focusing on manners. Many of Jacob's favorite "puppets" joined the party and brought him gifts. Guests included Snakey-Five, Share Bear, the Halloween Teddy Bear, the big dog, and other smaller friends.

Each friend gave their present, and Jacob was very polite in letting everyone know who the current gift was from. After opening, he would tell what it was and thank the gift giver (even if he didn't like the present). Surprisingly, Jacob's favorite present was a block of wood from the Big Dog. He also got a serving spoon from Snakey-Five, a library book from the Hippo, and a gourd (or Omen, as Jacob calls them) from the cabbage patch doll.

It was a great party, and hopefully a good practice for the real thing this weekend. Then, we all celebrated by putting together Nemo gift bags to give to his real, human friends this weekend.