Caroline: Well, we’ve always called them peas on a pod. Alex was also very concerned about her cake. She got Snow White and John insisted we also get the Seven Dwarfs, Fairy Godmother, etc. to fill out 12 cup cakes. The cake is white, but the cup cakes are chocolate.

Bette: What a cute idea.

Angelica: Look Momma, cake! Pretty cake.

Bette: It is a really pretty cake baby. Let’s go say Happy Birthday to Alex.

Alexandra: Hi.

Angelica: Happy Birthday  Hands Alex the present. Caroline takes the present.

Caroline: Alex take Angelica in with Daddy and so she can play bubbles too. I’m not sure who is having more fun, Jon or the kids.

Bette: Well he has the right idea, they grow so fast you have to enjoy these moments.

Caroline: The actual party starts at 4:30, but we figured we’d say 4 to give people a chance to make it for the entire program.

Bette: I love this idea.

Caroline: We thought about a gym or tumbling party, but this was really convenient and a little more unique. Our kids are so active we definitely wanted something that would get them moving and let them have fun.

The party was a hit with parents and kids alike. Alex with help from her Dad blew out her candles and cake was served after the kids had eaten their pizza.

Angelica: Momma cake!

Bette: Yes baby you have your cake now. Is it good are you going to share with Momma.

Angelica: Can Momma haf cake?

Jon: Smart girl, she’s not sharing. Yes, here is Momma’s piece of cake.

Angelica: Momma haf cake. Say tank you Momma.

Bette: Thanks Jon. I can’t believe she didn’t want to share with me.

Jon: Well, I’m kind of a cake monster myself so I understand her. We’re really glad you could make it. The girls really get along so well.

Bette: Well someday they’ll have that cat fight.

Jon: I’ll leave you, Tina and Caroline to straighten those out.

Bette: Tina wanted to be here, but she’s on location in Vancouver.

Jon: Sounds exciting, but I’m sure she misses you both terribly.

Bette: We miss each other, but we’ve got a buyer for the house so we’ll get completely moved out in May. Angelica has been here full time for a couple while now.

Jon: Now that is big news. Let us know if we can help you with anything.

Bette: Actually, we’ve started to look at our finances and were thinking of getting a local advisor. I know there are tons here in the city, but I’m not sure who we want to go with.

Jon: I actually have a couple of people you might want to meet with. Both are excellent professionally, but you’ll need to choose the right fit for you. I won’t be insulted if you choose neither, just hope you find a good fit. FAs are a dime a dozen in New York.

Bette: I’m sure Peggy could suggest someone, but our finances don’t quite measure up to Peabody standards.

Jon: Not many are that lucky Bette. Peggy’s reach and influence is pretty good. If you went with someone she recommended and they knew you were a Peabody referral they’d take extra care with you and your money. No one wants to feel the wrath of Peggy or risk losing her business. Not only is there a lot of money to be made from doing business with Peggy, it’s nice to say she is a client.

Bette: Well, I’ll be sure to seek her counsel. I’m actually a having lunch with her this week. I better let you go and collect the loot, this has been a really fun time. Thanks for inviting us and for taking care of dinner tonight.

Bette and Angelica say their good byes and head home in the taxi. Tina calls and a very animated Angelica tells her Mommy all about the party. The mothers have short intimate discussion before ending the call. Bette has a harder time getting Angelica to sleep tonight as she is very excited from the party and the sugar in that cake. Finally, at about 8:30 she passes out and Bette gets to a few household chores like laundry and preparing for the week’s meals.