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This was the first birthday that Julia thought of dressing up. Everyone else has been the most normal, together with some friends, Josh always chasing her and they will imagine the rest.

We went to a nearby costume shop as I wasn't in the mood to walk around town just looking for a costume.

Max was quiet and serious as he walked. It is rare that he behaves like a 9 year old with me and when he is with other people he seems 17 or more, but that can happen to anyone who has confidence with someone ...

-Not that costume! –Max was holding a bee costume.

-But it would be fine since you would wear ... -With a smile he raised another disguise that came next to that

"I'm not going to be a flower." I took the costume from her hands and left it with the others.

Max stood still watching me as he shuffled the costumes back and forth.