Today, Molly turned 8. Becoming 8 years old is exciting for Molly, so much so that she woke up at 5:00 in the morning, ready to get on with her birthday. She was never able to go back to sleep, just stayed in bed and stared at the ceiling waiting for 7:00 so she could get up. By her own recording, she had a wonderful birthday. Just before Thanksgiving is not a time for a party with friends because so many families are already out of town so Molly did not have a traditional party yet. But she chose to go to the place where you build a bear, accompanied by Mary Frances, who built a wonderful bear too. Then lunch out with the other grandmother rounded out her morning.
For supper she asked to dine at Five Guys, the restaurant serving hamburgers and hot dogs, so Kate joined us and the family ate dinner at the low key place in the Renaissance. Interesting choose I thought for an 8 year old. The hamburgers were great, big and juicy and the french fries too. No wonder they are doing so well all over the country.
I have always thought that gifts for children are best spread out over the whole day. Molly opened gifts from Christina and Mary Frances first thing in the morning and she was able to play with her new goodies. Then at noon, Linda gave Molly her gifts. Tonight at the restaurant, Molly was excitedly waiting for her birthday dinner and also anticipating a gift from us. While we were waiting for our food, she opened her gifts and was delighted. We had given her an early painting of Ann Smith, one that had hung at the farm. When Molly unwrapped the gift, she exclaimed, "This is my favorite painting". And I also gave her a hand made wooden box from the Mississippi craft store, along with a sculpture of a wise owl, all items to cherish for a lifetime. Molly was one very happy 8 year old tonight, although I am sure she was ready to go to bed after her long and happy birthday.
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