Almost 3 weeks ago, Carter went to Mia's birthday party and left with a big, pink balloon. The next morning it was no longer up in the ceiling, but on the floor instead. I cut the ribbon off, and Carter began playing with it like it was a ball. He has chased, grabbed, bounced, and thrown this balloon every day, all day, ever since. It brings him SO much joy, and I just can't bring myself to throw it away. It has been slowly shrinking and shriveling up. To say it is kaput is an understatement. I know his time with the balloon is coming to an end very soon, so this morning I took some pictures of Carter and his favorite pink balloon.
Yes, I know it looks red. But I promise it was dark pink when it was blown up big full of helium!
You can finally see his two little teeth in these last two pics!
(I think if you click on them, you can see the larger size)
So long, pink balloon. Carter will miss you!!
It is so neat to see how something like a balloon, which is only a decoration to us, is so much fun to him. Hopefully Mommy and Daddy will fill up lots and lots of balloons for his birthday!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE! Mia is so happy that you still have a keepsake from her party. I guess we shall all take note that party favors are overrated - just need deflated balloons to hand out :)
ReplyDeleteHow are my future kids supposed to compete with cuteness like this?!
ReplyDeleteI love his big grin while holding the ballon!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I love how they remind us to appreciate the little things :)
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