The Birthday Party That Wasn't

Today the kids were looking forward to a birthday party for Brian, Deacon's best friend at preschool. A "Dinosaur-themed Water Wonderland" birthday party! Derek packed up the kids in their swimsuits with their towels, extra clothes, etc. Deacon neatly signed the birthday card and drew a great picture of a pterosaur (a winged dinosaur, for those not currently obsessed with dinosaurs.)

When they arrived at the house, Brian's dad was on the front porch letting people know that the party was canceled. A lovely stomach bug had hit the family the day before and, having given a lot of invitations out at the preschool, they didn't have phone numbers to call everyone. The Dinosaur Water Wonderland party wasn't to be.

I had stayed home to try to clean up our messy house, and when Derek called with the news I heard Deacon, heartbroken, wailing in the background.

Fortunately, I had some cake left over from Susie's party yesterday, so that helped everyone feel better. Derek set up the pool out front and we had our own Water Wonderland!