I really can't believe my little guy is now 6! These last 6 years have gone by so incredibly fast, it's really crazy.
I was thinking the other day about how it doesn't feel like it's been six years since I was in the worst amount of pain I'd ever been in! I doesn't feel like that much time has gone by. I'm really missing the times we had when he was younger. I know it'll be fun to watch him get older, and we'll do more things that will be just so much fun! But, I'm going to miss the innocence of when he was in preschool and even when he was a toddler. I look at Xander, and I just can't believe that Michael was once that young. And the horrible thing is that I know it's just going to go by quicker and quicker! I don't think I'm ready! I want more time.
His birthday was really low key. The week before, I got in a car accident so I've been trying to figure out the insurance thing and medical bills and all that fun stuff. So because of that I wasn't able to make his birthday day what I would have liked. But we did make him a breakfast of orange rolls (thanks to Rhodes), eggs, and bacon. Then we brought out some presents that my parents sent up for him. And let me tell ya, he was excited!!
The boys spent the morning playing with Michael's new toys. Then it was time for him to go off to school. When he came home there were balloons around and he asked for Pizza for dinner. His cake was an angel food cake with mashed strawberries and cool whip on top. Easy and yummy!
At that point I put Xander to bed and then he and Nathan went off to Walmart and let him pick out a present. He chose a firetruck and a pair of hand cuffs.
Tomorrow (Saturday) we're doing a party for him. It's going to be fun, and I'm really excited. I had Michael invite a few of his friends and we're having a fire man themed party. I haven't decided on a game yet, but we'll play one and then do presents and cake and stuff. At that point we're going to pile into a few vans and drive to the fire station, where they will take the kids on a tour. It'll be awesome! Michael is SO excited. I'm excited, but also nervous. Like I said earlier, because of the car accident I haven't been able to put as much into the party as I'd like to, but I think the tour of the station will really overlook any lake of planning on my end. Oh, I'm also going to make him a fire truck birthday cake. Again, it'll be AwEsOMe! I'll for sure have a post just for that!
I just had to laugh when I saw this picture:
That picture was taken 3 years ago, on his 3rd birthday! I love seeing similar pictures and seeing my baby still in that older boys' face!
3 comments:
He's a handsome one. It's amazing how fast they grow, isn't it?
I didn't even realize he was that close to six. How did I miss that? I think low-key birthdays can be kind of nice, especially if you're planning a big party, too. And the nice thing about kids being young is they don't usually mind when things are low-key. Looks like it was a fun birthday! I can't wait to hear how all the party details worked out!
Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you are feeling well and getting through the mess that insurance can be...Wow! Michael is 6? Incredible how fast life goes and how much it changes. We should get together soon. Have your people call my people when you get a chance.
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