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Yesterday Lila and I took a birthday snack up to Brendan's school. This was a big deal for a few reasons.

1. Brendan was excited to share a treat with his class

2. Lila loves going to his school and being a "big girl"

3. We were actually going somewhere that did not involve some sort of doctor. Those had been our only outings for the past several weeks.

Brendan was in all his glory with his special birthday crown, sitting at the special desk at group time, having his mom and sister in class (first graders still love their mommies! Wonder how many more years this will last?), handing out his treat, and being first in the game they played.

He had a huge grin on his face the entire time. At home he regards Lila as "ugh Lila". At school it was "wow my sister!!!" Complete with hugs. He was so proud of her. She also was able to play the game.

Side note...she told me she is ready for school because she sat like a big girl at the table and was quiet.

I had another proud mom moment and I can handle a third child. Look how sweet they are right now. This was much needed after my hormonal rage on Tuesday where I yelled at Jason, then Brendan, then cried for 30 minutes about both, and then the school called and I cried to the secretary on the phone (about being hormonal...lucky her), and then yelled at my mom when she stopped over. My best day ever...

Back to Brendan. I am glad they have birthdays in January so they can have these special days at school. It was also in the 50's which was an unexpected surprise. Today it is back to normal. Cold, windy, and snowy. Of course I forgot my camera so I was unable to get any of his special day. Oh well. Images all in memory.

We were only there about 30 minutes and the absolute best part was when his teacher read a book they had made for Brendan's birthday. Each student drew a picture of what they would get him if they could give him anything. Most wanted to give him Xbox and Wii items:). There was one though that is just so sweet. They all know he loves birds. All his stories are about birds and he takes a bird book to school each day.

Cue hormonal tears. Luckily not at school though!