Why does this number give me such heartache when it is just a number? Is it the fact that I am aware of the Seven year change? Is it that I cry everytime I hear or the boys sing Puff the Magic Dragon? Time flies so fast. I feel like it was just yesterday that I gave birth to Kai. The struggle I had in the beginning nursing him BUT the determination that I had and continued nursing until he was almost 4 years old. He has grown into such a great loving kid.
The night before Kai turned 6 we read his special Birthday Story that Oma made for him when he was a baby.
This year he asked me if we can just have a few friends which honestly is what our yearly parties consist of. I have never been one for the parties of today with lots of kids, lots of sugar and renting facilities out. I like to keep things simple and in the home.
I notice Kai's senses do not like to much at once anyway. However, I think most of us Waldorf/Enki moms are aware of this with our children. I think it is simply because we are not constantly bombarding them with over the top stimulation like many children of today. I think I would actually say it is Natural and normal for a child's system to recognize when things get to be to much instead of their little bodies shutting down.
As for Kai's Special Day he did enjoy it very much. He asked for a raw birthday cake with a
monster truck on it. While we usually do not do many plastic toys he did totally dig a Mighty World Set he had seen in the local toy store and hoped he would get it for his birthday.
He also really wanted a Nerf Dart gun so he can join in with the neighbor kids. They do have a blast with them. One other thing he had hoped for was an Ishuffle. While electronic this was one item i was ok with but didnt get him. My parents however surprised him with one. I think the biggest reason for wanting one was to imitate Arly while cleaning and for those few times he just wants to quietly listen to some Jack Johnson ;) . With two kids its much easier to have two. Sage likes to keep Arlys in his "popket" and now Kai can have one that he can use sometimes without trying to beg Sage for the one he likes to hold onto in his pocket.
I think the highlight of Kai's little birthday party was the pinata. The 4 kids had a BLAST! Spinning + Blindfolded always equals fun especially when you include a big piece of driftwood to swing at an object with.
They were thrilled with their treasures of stickers, pencils, bubbles ,organic lollipops and trick snap gum .
The day came to a close with two little boys that were sleepy and ready for bed. Kai was thrilled he received what he really had hoped for.
Happy Birthday Kai!
Once the boys arrive at the 3 houses we choose they will turn on the little battery operated candle that flickers and then knock and run hee hee. I will help to choose who I think will continue on with the fun. The cut out ghost we included has the instructions on back of what each family should do.
They should then turn the ghost over and hang it on the door so others know they have already been Boo'd ;)
monster truck on it. While we usually do not do many plastic toys he did totally dig a Mighty World Set he had seen in the local toy store and hoped he would get it for his birthday. 
He also really wanted a Nerf Dart gun so he can join in with the neighbor kids. They do have a blast with them. One other thing he had hoped for was an Ishuffle. While electronic this was one item i was ok with but didnt get him. My parents however surprised him with one. I think the biggest reason for wanting one was to imitate Arly while cleaning and for those few times he just wants to quietly listen to some Jack Johnson ;) . With two kids its much easier to have two. Sage likes to keep Arlys in his "popket" and now Kai can have one that he can use sometimes without trying to beg Sage for the one he likes to hold onto in his pocket.
They were thrilled with their treasures of stickers, pencils, bubbles ,organic lollipops and trick snap gum .
The craft board comes in so handy for these types of projects as the child does not have to struggle with stabilization . Kai says the best reason for being able to braid is that he can do my hair now. ;) And Mommy will proudly wear her hair do out and about .
They crack me up.
that was filled with cherries.
Kai woke up to a special table decorated for the fall time and we all sat for breakfast together. I set out in front of him some blooming tea and as we watched the petals unfold I mentioned how he also is "unfolding" and growing. I then presented him with a basket with some Mercurius art supplies. After clean up Arly left for work and the boys and I started our Morning Circle.
Kai and Sage took some time holding it and then they buried him along with a Heart Sea Bean we found. Another little boy thanked Kai for cleaning up our beaches and placed a piece of garbage in his bag. Kai especially enjoyed picking up since he wants to make sure our local birds eat fish and plants and not plastic bottle caps. The boys ended their adventure for the day with a nice swim in the Ocean.
