Childhood Birthday Gifts

'Is there any kind of cake you don't like?'

"My parents couldn't come, so I brought two of my backers."

'Sire, your new fortress was fine for your nephew's fifth, but I fear it is set for a sterner test.'

Face painting.

Swinging on a star.

"Just let her believe in fairies a little while longer."

"My kid's a holy terror... no offense."

"I have a feeling he understands more than we think."

Teddy bear with a red balloon.

'Never mind about buying that trampoline. I love your new bed!'

"Sorry, that was just the wet diaper talking."

Yoga with Baby

"I'm doing whatever I feel like doing, before I reach the age of accountability."

"Have you met my bodyguard?"

Baxter Higgleton, word balloon artist.

Teddy and friends.

"When Mom reads that story, the dragon comes off as a much more sympathetic character."

'Gee you're lucky! I don't think the Tooth-Fairy will ever bring me anything...'

Teddy bear being taken to hospital.

Swing

'Your Grounded!'

Cinéma Vérité

Children's Entertainer

Bedtime in Ancient Greece

"I'll be glad when this is over and Sarah can be herself again."

'He said his first words today - 'Let's sue them'.'

Help me!

'Don't worry, he'll soon grow into it.'

'He's my personal potty trainer.'

fairy tales

"Wow! You're a real good guesser, mom...that's exactly what we had at Jonny's party! Spaghetti an' cake an' ice cream!"

How Piñatas Are Born

Jack in the Box

"Do that again, but cuter."

'Busy Builders' at the Seaside