We just had another birthday in the family - this time it's Little J's. He turned four yesterday.
For those of you who don't know Little J well, he is one of the easiest-going kids around. He goes along with anyone, any event and doesn't fuss about anything at all. One seriously accomodating child. It is indeed a pleasure to see him smile through whatever given situation.
Simple boy with simple tastes, Little J will grow up to be exactly like daddy.
I asked him about two weeks ago what kind of cake he wanted, and unlike any other child, he was unfazed. I had to literally show him pictures on various websites, and had to guide and lead him until he made a decision.
After his big brother Little A's birthday, Little J would ask, " Mommy, when is MY birthday?"
"Soon...."
"When is it?"
"After Anya's birthday" was a simple enough answer.
After having been told that, Little J would answer anyone who asked when his birthday was, "After Anya's birthday!" Never mind if they didn't know who Anya was.
Little J finally picked out a 3-D frog jelly cake after having combed through the few choices I had shortlisted for him. As his birthday drew nearer, he would periodically ask, "Is it my birthday yet?" followed by "When can we buy the frog cake?"
It had become tradition that the boys cut a cake at kindergarten on their birthdays. It would be the usual moist chocolate cake coated with smarties, courtesy of Grandma. Because Little J's birthday was on Saturday, we had the cake-cutting ceremony on friday.
On Saturday, he was impatient and wanted to blow more candles. Little J was badgering us throughout the day about where his cake was although we had explained to him that we would wait till dinner, when everyone was present.
"But I want to have my birthday (cake) now!!!"
"Later, sweetie..., at night after dinner."
"Now, I want my birthday (cake) in the morning!!!"
. . . And it went on like that till dinner.
All's well that ends well. Here's Little J and his frog.
Happy Birthday Little J! We love you.
