Poor Hayden

I had lunch with Jill and Hayden today ... and Shirley joined us. Hayden's birthday party and presents were the primary topic of the day. After all, it's only a month away. What she likes, what to get her, what other people are getting her, where to have the party. She was right there. I remember when these things were suppose to be a surprise. Hayden took it all in ... between moving everything from the table to the floor and entertaining all the tables around us. I can't help but think she is going to be disappointed. Parents are taking all of the fun out of growing up. Go for a car ride ... get strapped down so you can hardly move plus you face away from everyone. Child proof doors so you can't do any exploring. All the fun toys (leaded Chinese and those that shoot edible projectiles) have been banned, except for some special ones like an empty box or a dish rag. I don't know why she is always smiling.