3 Down

Last night Tell said goodbye to 3. The toddler era in the Gilbert household is quickly waning, taking with it both the frustrations and joys of these formative years. Nolan made Tell a chocolate chip cookie "pizza" early in the day. Nolan baked it from scratch, a birthday gift to his younger brother, complete with lit candles placed in the still warm treat. As is tradition, a birthday meant a day off from school so Atira and I ventured out to Red Dragon Toys and Play and Learn to track down the two gift requests from Tell: two more engines for his Thomas wooden train collection. After procuring Emily and Stanley and the rest of the ingredients for chili, we headed home to get the place 'party-ready'. For the third year in a row the requested cake was Thomas themed and brought by Mimi and Grandad. They were joined by the Aussie grandparents via webcam and the celebration was complete. Eight o'clock found a very content four year old, snuggled in his bed, wearing new Thomas flannel jammies. Life is good.