We had a so-called party in a function room of a restaurant. Kai's grandma couldn't wait to see what Kai is going to be in more than twenty years, so she went for the superstitious, yet traditional way to find out. We placed a variety of objects in front of Kai, on a Mahjong table, which is just big enough for Kai to sit on.
Obviously Kai's grandma wasn't serious enough, she just grabbed things she could find, which might mean something. We brought a book, a toy horse, a pen, a spoon, a calculator, some baby jar food, several candies and even a shuttlecock! So right from the beginning I deeply doubted the accuracy of the result - no matter what the result would be. Fortunately Kai didn't disappoint his grandma - he first picked up the calculator which laid right beside his hand. A cheer of joy. Would Kai be an accountant in 20-year-time? Soon he got tired of the calculator and picked up the baby food jar. He raised the jar proudly like a strong man. I was curious which occupation adults can associate raising baby jar food with? Hard, hmmm...
Kai's cake aroused another cheer of joy.
I guess Kai's favorite part of his birthday party was eating noodles. He loves noodles. The noodles people eat on birthdays have a special name: longevity noodles, simply because noodles are long, so it's like a good omen for health. May Kai good health all life long!
Early in the morning at 6 am on his birthday Kai and I arrived Guangzhou after another 21-hour-train journey. It was chilly too, here in Guangzhou. At lunch time, Dad came back from America. We had lunch in KFC. Kai got as many potato chips as he could imagine and played in the kid's club of KFC as long as he wished. That was nearly the day, as dull as the weather. We three had an early night.
On the second day, Kai was showered with presents and cards, mainly from the UK! So many lovely books and toys, piled up in front of him. He was overjoyed, threw jigsaw pieces around, and soon was distracted by the "Noisy Noisy Grrr!" book, and then began to touch the fluffy Carterpillar. For the sunny afternoon we went to a small nearby open park for Kai's favorite train ride.
The day was too much (fun) for him. He couldn't even sleep at bedtime, and kept pacing back and forth in his funny zabra pajamas.
Thanks to everyone who gave Kai two lovely birthdays with party, cards, presents, love and big kisses.
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We didn't get the house - can you email me? I can't find your email!!
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