Ian's birthday today. He's ten. He woke everyone up at six, so he could open his presents. We gave him 2 way radios and Rachel bought him some fudge. I also made a large sticky cake, which is mostly eaten. He seems content. M is going to take him and his friends paintballing. I have rashly promised to take Rachel to the movies while that is going on. I think I may have to sit through spykids 3d. think sustaining thoughts for me, will you? 3d (shudder).