Birthday gift...

Saturday was TB's birthday. Since mom and dad were leaving that day, i decided to get a cake the night before and celebrate it at midnight. So on my way back,i picked up a cake and a gift for TB.
Keeping up with my policy of treating V as a little adult, i told him that it was dad's birthday tomorrow, so we will be cutting a cake for him and then he can give him the gift(pronounced as gif-at). Then, in my most secretive tone, told him that it is a surprise and we will not tell anything to papa. He was thrilled, at being let in on his first secret and was all set to play his part- or at least that is what all of us thought.
TB rings the bell. All of us- mom, dad, self and V are sitting around the sofa- V rushes to open the door, squeals when he sees TB outside, and in the most exciting tone ever, shouts----

" Mama's got a birthday gift for you, its a secret. Come fast and open, i want to see what is in there"
There is a moment of stunned silence, TB breaks into a grin and all of us roll around laughing. So much for a birthday surprise.

PS: My lesson for the day-Never trust almost 4 year olds to keep a secret.