Parker's first birthday was a memorable day for many people, as it was a record breaking day in Chicago. Also known as Chi-Beria, the actual air temperature was -16 at 8am, and wind chills were in the -40's. It was actually (slightly) warmer at the South Pole!
I have found that some traditions are just downright cruel to kids! The way we unwrap gifts, hope they are excited for the toy inside...but then don't let them play with it but expect them to unwrap another. That's just kind of mean! Then the birthday cake and candle...Parker was excited for his cupcake, but we won't let him touch it. Not only do we put a hot candle on top, but then we drag it on even longer by singing happy birthday!! Needless to say, Parker couldn't handle the anticipation and he touched the candle while it was still hot. He cried (but wasn't burned) and then was so scared of the cupcake he wanted nothing to do with it anymore! We felt like such mean parents!! Parker did go back & eat the cupcake about a half hour later.
His favorite gifts? Pots & pans and a broom & dust pan!
Mommy's favorite gift is this handmade baby super heroes growth chart from Parker's godmother Aunt Missy.
It's so hard to believe our little baby is already a toddler...and yet it's hard to remember our life without him!
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