When Anna and I were deciding what to buy Anders for his tenth birthday we landed on a brand-new bike. So, the day before his big day, Anna took Anders to a local bike store and told him the plan. Anders had another plan that didn't include a bike. So, the bike idea was scrapped and then and there they decided to carry on with Anders preferred gift idea and to not tell me until after the deed was done. Right after school on his birthday they set off to get this very special birthday gift. He so wanted me to be surprised, which I think added to the utter and complete joy he felt. I was so curious and tried prying - but everyone's lips were sealed. Three citizens with a birthday secret. HA! I just love that. I happened to be home preparing for his family birthday dinner when they returned. They made me close my eyes, plug my ears and look away. I could hear the boys scurrying up the stairs and I could make out the sound of rustling paper. When they came down and asked for a large pot, I begged Anna (who was in the kitchen with me) for reassurance that it wasn't another turtle or a fish or something else that involved water and the cleaning of a filthy tank. She assured me of that.
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Love that hedgehog made the list... Otie can't wait to meet Tenzi! Happy birthday to your terrific TEN year old!
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