The Party Animal

We went to Aunt Mary's birthday party today! Cole had a great time since many of his cousins were there to play with! He got to skip his nap, eat cake and ice cream, walk to the pond, and visit with his "party friends"! At one point, while Mary was opening gifts and the adults' attention was diverted, Dakota made Cole get into the closet and told him that he would "be safe inside." But, Cole didn't seem to mind at all!

Mom: Cole, did Dakota lock you in the closet?
Cole: Yeah.
Mom: Were you scared?
Cole: No. I found some wrapping paper and a bow.

I guess he found a way to entertain himself! (He wasn't inside for more than 2 minutes!) And, after getting out of the closet, and the presents were opened, many people began to go home. After awhile, Cole noticed that the crowd was dwindling and said, "Where are all my party friends? PARTY FRIENDS come back!!!"

Amazingly, for not having a nap, he was in a very good mood! Throughout the day, we'd catch him humming a little tune or singing. As we were driving home, he was singing Little Richard's "Keep On Knockin" and I couldn't help but laugh at his lyrics:

Beside my Mommy, but you can't come in,
Beside my Mommy, but you can't come in,
Come back tomorrow night and try it again.