Last night I went to West Virginia for my niece, Chloe's, birthday party. My sister, Lyndsey, had a roller skating party for her. My niece is going to be 7 years old, and she had twenty one of her little friends attend her party.
I don't get to WV very much anymore and it was really nice seeing some of the family that I don't normally get to see when I am there. My family was standing near the door when I went inside and everyone wanted to start talking. It was a bit overwhelming, but it was nice to know that they miss me as much as I do them.
As you can imagine having twenty one 6 and 7 year olds, on roller skates, was quite amusing. I think most of them were on the floor more than they were on their skates, and I think one girl may have even lost a tooth. Even though I am sure most of them have their battle scars today, there were very few tears shed.
I remember moments from when I was younger, but I forgot how animated and "grown up" little ones can be when they are with their friends. If only the majority of adult conversations and interactions could be so serious yet so simple. The biggest drama of the night came when sitting down to eat. You see, like any other person, Chloe only has two sides, but more than two friends who want to sit beside her.
Although visiting with family and watching the little ones interact were great, that was not my favorite part of the evening. Chloe had asked my husband, Mike, if he would skate with her at her party. She told everyone, "Uncle Mike said he would skate with me". Lyndsey asked him if he would skate with her during her special "birthday skate". The two of them were out on the floor skating, to a New Kids On The Block birthday song. You couldn't have written a more perfect or precious moment. I really had to fight the tears. Just watching the two of them skate and wishing that this moment could be frozen in time.
I hope that for years to come, Chloe will remember this birthday party and cherish the memories of the party like I know I will.
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