School Time: Henry's Birthday Celebration

We celebrated Henry's birthday with his class last week. We are leaving at the end of June, and will not be here for his birthday. I have mentioned before that the school makes a big deal out of birthdays, well they allow the parents to make a big deal out of birthday. I wanted Henry to have the chance to celebrate with his classmates. They have become good little friends. I am going to miss them terribly. I am sure Henry will too, but I am really going to miss those little cuties. 

His teacher was understanding and allowed us to celebrate his birthday. Henry was so excited, telling everyone that it was his birthday all the days leading up to his party. I made a Lego BB-8 cake. He's been asking for it for a year plus now. He loved it so much, he didn't take a bite of it when it was time. 

 Parents and siblings are invited to join the class during birthday celebrations. Lyndon was able to join us, as well as Rapah. Having his daddy there made Henry extra excited. Lyndon threw him up the air and did all sorts of crazy tricks. The teachers were like okay, we know where he gets his energy now, haha. 

 For the special birthday activity we brought four of Henry's favorite books: Mix it up by Herve Tulle, Knuffle Bunny by Mo Williams, Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, and The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson. All four books are great stories, and really fun to read with the kids. I am a children's book lover. Lyndon and I took turns reading. The kids enjoyed all the books, especially Mix It Up. Hard not to like that one. 

BB-8 Lego Cake!




Playing with daddy the way only dads can play. 

I know Henry was happy his daddy was there, and so was I. So grateful he took time to spend with Henry. Henry is a daddy's boy and is attached to his hip whenever possible. It was really special to have him there. 

This was supposed to be a picture of Henry and Ms. Clara, but the girls wanted to join in too. I couldn't say no. Really grateful for Henry. Glad we were able to celebrate his birthday Singapore style at school. We are really going to miss this place. 

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