Sunday, November 9, 2014

The Kindness of a Ninja Turtle Birthday Party

"Cakes are special.  Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember.  It's all about the memories."
~ Buddy Valastro

One of my closest mom friends was out of town when one of my children had his birthday party, so she and her family were not able to attend.  But she promised my son a special celebration. 

Recently my friend invited us over for dinner to celebrate my son's birthday.  She greeted us at the door wearing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle t-shirt -- complete with a cape!  (My son is a big fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his favorite color is green.)  She had prepared a make-your-own-pizza evening for the children (the Ninja Turtles love pizza) and a viewing of the latest Ninja Turtle episode.  The plates were green and there was a delicious chocolate birthday cake complete with a Ninja Turtle on top! 
 
It is no wonder that the other day, my son referred to my friend as his friend.  But isn't that what friends are?  Special people who pay attention to what is important to us and who show us through their kindness that they care.  In doing so, they create memories that last forever.

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