Eventful Day

This morning we three trekked off to a tree farm just West of Milton. On the drive we were treated to Declan's reminiscing of all the action in Home Alone. The kid REALLY liked that movie. At the farm and all bundled up we hiked it through a couple fields until we found ourselves a nice looking Canadian Fir tree. The tree is home and standing and we're looking forward to decorating it with the Muffin Man throughout the week.

We couldn't decorate the tree today because Declan was attending his first Birthday party. It was Chelsey's 5th Birthday and the party was at Zacada Circus School. They had to start with warm ups and Declan was right into it. Once they started with the Circus activities Declan was at the Silks station. The leader helped him wrap him arms in the silks and flip forward and back. Next he clumped up into a silk "cocoon" and spun around in the air. He was smiling but so very cautious. The 2nd station was a long line of trampolines. He bounced slog forward and backward with enthusiasm. This part he really had fun with. The 3rd station was never going to happen. A trapeze about 5 feet off the ground. Nope. Declan was having none of it. He "fake" cried to ensure the leader wouldn't force him. Eventually he held onto the bar with his feet a mere 4 inches off the ground. That was his big accomplishment. Then he rode a mini bicycle about 10 feet because there was time. The final station was a spinning ring. Declan tried the "cry" again but this leader was very good. She got him to 'kind of' do the tricks. He held the ring and then his feet off the ground with her assistance. He spun around maybe a half circle. Finally at the same station they played with Devil Sticks which he loved. When it was all done Declan ran out to me with a big smile and said it was "so cool" and "awesome". Hearing that was fantastic. Declan tried some new things even if he wouldn't try it all I am very proud.