Clayton's pretend birthday at Joyland

Today at Clayton's preschool he celebrated his birthday. I know it's not his birthday, but he got to celebrate his "pretend" birthday. They are so thoughtful at Joyland. Since his birthday comes in the summer they picked a day during the school year for him to celebrate. He got the special hat and sticker and got to sit in a special chair. He was trying so hard not to smile. Then his teachers gave him three wrapped gifts: a green bear, a book and a tooth pillow. While he was opening the gifts he turned to his teacher and very quietly said, "Mrs. Jan, I really like this wrapping paper." It was so sweet. After he finished unwrapping his gifts he got a balloon and a smiley face ring. I wish I could remember the song they sang when they put the ring on his finger...it was so precious. Once all the gifts had been presented all of his friends sat down to Oreos and milk--his choice!