six

Paul turned six. We (the parents) opted to not have a friend party this year. I think our disappointed boy recovered and had a happy birthday anyway. On Thursday we took the kids and Paul's best buddy Hunter to Gymcats--after picking up some Happy Meals on the way. There was plenty of running, climbing, swinging and jumping.
Friday Paul took build your own snowmen treats to school and everyone sang to him. Mrs. Oakeson read "Paul's Christmas Birthday" to the class.
Saturday (the big day) Paul woke up to streamers, balloons and presents. We ate snowman pancakes and then he spent his day playing with his new remote control car and motorized erector set. The family came over for dinner of homemade mac and cheese and then he opened more gifts followed by Lego cake and ice-cream.
How we love our Paul and are grateful that he blazes the way for his younger siblings. Paul is full of energy, conversation, helpfulness, questions and ideas. He is wonderful.