Meet Uniqua

Uniqua joined our family this summer. She was a vacation splurge that has become very near and dear to Connor’s heart. She is like an imaginary friend who isn’t imaginary. She talks to him frequently and has opinions about all sorts of things.

About two weeks ago, Connor decided that today is Uniqua’s birthday, and he began counting down just like he does for other important events in his life. Throughout the countdown, I have learned a lot about Uniqua. I learned that she is turning four, and wants to have a party at Jumpin’ Jungle. (uh huh, sure…I see this as an excuse for Connor to go to his most favorite place.) She didn’t want to go to school in Connor’s backpack on her special day, she wanted to stay at home and watch The Backyardigans. (She is, for those of you not familar with all things Nick Jr., a character from the Backyardigans.) Uniqua prefers chocolate chip cookies to cake.

So today we celebrated Uniqua’s birthday. After school, we attempted to make Connor’s Uniqua’s dream come true, but discovered that Jumpin’ Jungle is not open on Mondays. However, since I am going for MOTY (that’s mom of the year to those of you who don’t speak initials), I did not let that stop us. We went to the park, and then to Wendy’s to enjoy Frosties in Uniqua’s honor. And finally, tonight we sang her Happy Birthday and consumed just a bit more sugar in the form of homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Little pink stuffed animal friends…just one of those things at are okay when your 4, and not so okay when your 14.