A few days ago Brother gave me gave me this:

It’s a post-it note with those precious words that make every mother’s heart melt…which was obviously the effect he was going for because a few minutes later he appeared with this:

It’s a post-it note invitation which (loosely translated)reads  “You are invited to Brother’s birthday party tomorrow.”  He handed one out to every warm body present and made a few extra for absent family members.  It was easy to see how serious he was. Fortunately, Brother’s concept of “tomorrow” precisely correlates with Annie’s - It’s always a day away.

Skip ahead to this morning - Sister’s away at a sleep-over and won’t return until around 11.  When she does The Cousins will come too.  Perfect setup for an impromptu party if ever there was.  A quick trip to the store and we had everything we needed for our “Happy Snow Day Party.” (Happy Snow Day because unlike Happy Birthdays there are no presents.)

My two little helpers washed grapes and celery, made Kool-aid, blew up balloons and vigilantly monitored the state of the cake.

After the festivities, Papa appeared with a grand scheme for more fun.

I’m not certain who enjoyed the day more… the kids or the grandpa.

What crazy fun do YOU have when it’s cold out?