Telling the story of the ups and downs, the adventurous and mundane days of one British family's self-imposed exile in the Capital Region of New York State.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Day 2.152: Five take two
It was the second fifth birthday of the Exile today. Where Exile #3 went back on Day 161, Exile #4 has now followed.
The day started with pyjama-clad present opening. As ever Exile #4 seemed genuinely delighted with each thing in turn.
Then we sent them out onto the deck to discover our late-night construction - which got the reaction we were hoping for:
And then a well-it-is-your birthday dispensation to go and try it out bare-footed and night-clothed.
I spent the day at work since we have delayed our birthday day-out until tomorrow due to the weather forecast (fingers crossed we made the right call!) When I got home it was time for cake...
...and some more swinging!
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Happy Belated Brithday to Exile #4!!! I can't believe she is really 5...is it that long since you were Exiled?!
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It's two years and 155 days - but I know what you mean. Obviously we've missed being a part of a lot of stories (like J growing up!) back 'home', but we've traded them for these stories which is bittersweet of course.
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