The day was way better than expected. Pane gave me and Uncle Haymitch the biggest hug when he got the magic kit- he just loved it! And Uncle Haymitch was right from the beginning- this blew over fast.
Gale was nicer than I thought. He clearly loved my family even though he didn't know us, which was admirable. We made plans to get to know each other, which was exciting for Mom and Dad.
And I was going to ask Dad if I could start working at the bakery tomorrow!
We got home late, Dad carrying a very sleepy Pane in his arms. I told my parents I loved them, which I did, and went to my room to stare at the painting on the wall. It sure had been a wild birthday for Pane.
I wondered what mine would be like...