Elvis Blogs - Elvis McNeely

Yesterday we went to Katrina's birthday. Katrina is a friend of Stela. It was a nice time; food, nice people, and lots of kids running around. I got to talk to an old friend I haven't seen in several years, Carla. She is a funny person.

Stela had a good time playing with the other kids and Katrina's toys too. It is good to see her start to interact with other kids.

It seems my wife liked the party as well. There were several people there speaking Portuguse, her native language. She doesn't get to do that too often within a group.

As I get more experience as a parent I begin to see that these events are way cool for kids, but, I think the real benefit lies with the parents. We get to step aside and see our kids from a different angel. It is a time we can remember and reflect on easier than other moments filled with telling our toddlers no and do this or don't do that. It is a time we cherish - more than what our daughter will. Well, for now at least - she is shy of 2 years old, by a 8 weeks.