(argh... missed posting ON his birthday by 2 minutes!)
I had the pleasure of going to Mercer's daycare today. I read one of our favorite books to the class called "Stop that Ball." The narration was complemented by Mercer piping in with "WHACK" and "BOOM BOOM BOOM" in the appropriate spots in the story. He was very into it and his classmates seemed to enjoy it as well. The reading was followed by an activity that is apparently common in Montessori schools:
The teacher, Ms. Neda, lit a candle and placed it on the floor saying "this represents the sun." She had Mercer carry a globe around the "sun" 4 times -- one trip around for each year of his life. She asked that I tell the class about the day Mercer was born on his first trip around. She asked about his first birthday during his next trip around. She asked about what he was doing when he was 2 on the next time around and then highlights of his 3rd year of life on his final trip around. Afterwards, she announced that Mercer is 4 years old today and asked the class to sing Happy Birthday. Next, he blew out the "sun."It was an unexpected, but very cool experience! Another great thing happened while there. Ms. Neda told me that Mercer is the kindest child in her class. Ahh... that made me VERY proud!
After school (and after work), he opened presents here at home. He got a lot of great things including a bicycle! We were given the bicycle by a stranger 1 1/2 years ago at our local post office! We added training wheels and it was ready for him to take a spin. He did not enjoy it so much his first time on the bike, but we're sure he will warm up to it in no time. We have a party planned for him at a local nature center in a couple of days. There will be more photos to follow as we welcome Mercer's 4th year of life.
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