On a normal school day Spencer would already be in class. By now they would’ve already had their morning meeting and probably have sung “Happy Birthday” to him. He would’ve been with his friends bragging about how he’s now 6 years old.
Well today isn’t a normal day, in fact no day is really “normal” right now. Instead of being at school Spence watched the Morning Meeting in his pjs at my desk. Rather than celebrating with friends he’s getting a shrimp dinner and a cake at home.
Gatherings are a little different right now, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still celebrate. Last week I had the honor of photographing an 80th birthday party on a neighbor’s front lawn. It may not have been the kind of party they were expecting, but that didn’t make it any less special.
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