The Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday

Kids seem to go through phases of obsessions. Ellie settled in on the Disney Princesses very quickly and is somewhat stuck there. Matthew on the other hand, has been through Elmo, Thomas and now the Very Hungry Caterpillar. I have to admit that I am indulging this one just a bit :) It's a literary obsession, instead of a commercial one, and it's a great book! He can recite the entire book, and thanks to a book on CD we have, adds "by Eric Carle...that's me!" to the end of every recitation. Pretty adorable.

So around comes his birthday and I couldn't help but find all sorts of Hungry Caterpillar gifts. We started off with a cupcake-cake that I saw a picture of. I have to say I am pretty proud of this one!




And then the gifts...

Hungry Caterpillar "Ouchies". The intructions say "for covering real or imaginary boo-boos"

His costume for Halloween, or any other dress up times. He wanted to wear it to Chucky Cheese's that night but we managed to peel it off of him.

Nana made him some curtains with "one piece of cherry pie, one pickle, one slice of swiss cheese..."!! And I heard that Santa's Elves are working on a hand made quilt to go with it. We can't wait!

The day ended with a visit to Chucky Cheese's with a few friends. All the kids LOVED it. All the adults needed a vacation after two hours there. Phew!




And today has been a day full of playing trains, playdough, megablocks, puzzles...all the loot from his birthday. I'd say birthday number three was a success!! My sweet boy is three!