five

Grant made some pretty great requests for his birthday celebration. He told me he wanted for Cori and I to wake him up on his birthday morn by punching him with Hulk hands. I thought he was kidding, until he spent an entire afternoon musing about what it was going to be like. So we bought some Hulk hands and hid them until the big day. That morning, Cori and I each took a giant green fist and gently beat him awake while singing happy birthday. He was so so happy about it.

Grant's birthday fell on a school day. He was pretty happy to get to be the king of the hill in more than one location. He requested basketball cupcakes for his class just like last year. Love it!

And we had lunch at McDonald's. This is still the biggest treat to him. The one nearest us has a clean play place and diet Dr. Pepper. Could be worse.

School was good.

We had pizza for dinner and did some swimming. Then he blew out candles and opened presents from family near and far.

Instead of a party this year, Grant opted to take two friends mini golfing. I barely got them all buckled in before the presents started flying in the back seat.

Ah, good times. The afternoon got pretty hot, so we rounded off our outing with some frozen yogurt. So far, from all reports, its good to be 5. Soccer starts up again next week. Grant has been counting down the days. He loves going to school. I almost wish we had him in a 5 day program this year. Tuesdays and Thursdays are a little boring for him, I'm afraid. But I'm grateful for this last year with with my buddy at home. The last five years went too fast!