Julia turned 8 and 1/2 today! We celebrated with apple pancakes for dinner.
We don't really celebrate half birthdays, but somehow through the years the tradition seems to be growing that certain things happen on this day in the life of the child. For instance, Julia informed us today that she shouldn't do chores on her half birthday. (A cardinal rule on their real birthdays.) We acquiesced with 1/2 chores. "And I shouldn't be disciplined for anything" was the next request. "We will half discipline you" we retorted (now, what does that mean?) Fortunately there was no need to have to figure that out!
Today was a good day to honor Julia, however. Our philosophy is, "Honor as much as you can!"
2 comments:
Happy Half-birthday, Julia!!
James just celebrated his 3 days ago. :) Usually we have a half cake left from Mr. Ahrenholz's birthday on the 5th, but I didn't get one made this year! We've never heard of the half-chores or half-discipline ideas...Hmmmm. Maybe that's an English tradition?
Love, Mrs. Ahrenholz
I declare, Miss Johnston, you ARE looking much more grown up! And I'm so glad to hear that there was no need for half-discipline!
My birthday is the next one in our family, and it is 6 days before your mom's (I think.) But I am older than your mom!
Be sure to give hugs to all the rest of the Johnstons from the Huizengas.
Love,
Mrs. H
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