The Birthday Song

We took custody of our pumpkin on her third birthday.  It was an emotional day for everyone.  Her foster mother cared for her as if she were her own daughter- she had Gabika for since she was released from the hospital after birth.  It was hard to see her go.  We were about to become parents. 

Last week Gabika celebrated her fourth birthday and her first in America.  A few weeks ago when a classmate celebrated a birthday at school, she came home talking about the birthday song.  I told her: "You know, in a few weeks it will be your birthday.  They'll sing to you."
With an amazed smile she responded, "they gonna sing to me?"

"Yes, pumpkin, they are going to sing to you."