Our roles have changed periodically throughout this time. When he was learning his shapes and colors, I was his teacher. When we took our first cross-country road trip, we were both students of world around us. And when I learned to stand up for myself and be strong enough to make my own choices, I was student as he taught me about life in his own subtle and abstract ways.

I hardly saw my son during whole party. He was hanging out with boys, and 'too cool' to sit with his mom and little sister. But it didn't bother me in least - I enjoyed two hours of watching both my children have an amazingly good time!

The DJ had flashing lights, loud speakers, and most popular dancing and party music. My daughter put on her usual "shy act" for first fifteen minutes or so, until one of her favorite songs came on. It took about two seconds for her to start strutting her stuff on dance floor with girls from my son's class. There were other children her age there, but they weren't very interested in dancing. My daughter shows a true love for music and rhythm, and once she got herself moving, she was a natural!