Yesterday one of my babies turned five. Years. Old.
This baby, to be exact.
My Matthew Datthew. Yes, I have strange nicknames for each of my boys. Doesn't everybody? They Don't? Nevermind.
The night before the big birthday, preparations began in the form of big brothers wrapping presents for their little brother. Presents they insisted on going to the store and picking out themselves.
Those presents were immediately opened first thing in the morning.
Then we moved on to some birthday packages from the grandparents.
This prompted much building with legos.
Stopping only to eat a special birthday breakfast - scrambled eggs and chocolate chip muffins. The eggs were obviously to make me feel better about the chocolate chip muffins.
Then back to playing with legos. After which we took him out for lunch at the restaurant of his choosing. He picked Bob Evans. Yes, he had his pick of pretty much any restaurant on the planet and chose Bob Evans.
On the way back home we surprised him with a trip to the store to pick out a new bike. He was very excited to find that the store still had one in his favorite color.
There was a surprise treasure hunt waiting back at home, leading Matthew to a present from mommy and daddy.
My husband is a genius at writing and leaving clues.
He got the lego bakery that he has spent much time wishing, hoping and dreaming about. It's a big set for a little guy, but my boys are all true lego virtuosos. Is there such a thing as a lego virtuoso? Well, if there is, then they are.
And so there was more lego building. Good thing there were some (extremely eager!) big brothers at the ready for help with some construction.
Benjamin spent much of the day watching from the safety of his saucer.
We ventured outside to enjoy what turned into a beautiful evening. Matthew had requested dinner on our back patio, so I was glad the weather cooperated with that plan.
Of course we had to try out the new bike! He's had a hybrid big wheel/tricycle until now, so this is his first big kid bike.
Big brothers joined in the excitement. Big brothers are awesome. Well, some are. Mine hit me a lot.
I think he likes the bike. And considering his freakish sense of balance I doubt he'll need the training wheels on for long.
After dinner came one of the best parts of any celebration - dessert!
Matthew requested an ice cream cake this year (YES!) and, of course, his wish was our command.
And that, was birthday number five! Obviously, we all had a great day celebrating Matthew.
He's still fully engrossed in his new legos. He also seems to like the gift his mommy made him - his "Monkey Dunkey", as he's been affectionately named.
Matthew had requested a monkey since we often refer to him as our "Matthew Monkey." It has to do with that freakish sense of balance I mentioned earlier combined with his love of climbing and being upside down.
Thank you to everyone who sent Matthew birthday wishes - he is one happy (and tired!) five year old!
This baby, to be exact.
My Matthew Datthew. Yes, I have strange nicknames for each of my boys. Doesn't everybody? They Don't? Nevermind.
The night before the big birthday, preparations began in the form of big brothers wrapping presents for their little brother. Presents they insisted on going to the store and picking out themselves.
Those presents were immediately opened first thing in the morning.
Then we moved on to some birthday packages from the grandparents.
This prompted much building with legos.
Stopping only to eat a special birthday breakfast - scrambled eggs and chocolate chip muffins. The eggs were obviously to make me feel better about the chocolate chip muffins.
Then back to playing with legos. After which we took him out for lunch at the restaurant of his choosing. He picked Bob Evans. Yes, he had his pick of pretty much any restaurant on the planet and chose Bob Evans.
On the way back home we surprised him with a trip to the store to pick out a new bike. He was very excited to find that the store still had one in his favorite color.
There was a surprise treasure hunt waiting back at home, leading Matthew to a present from mommy and daddy.
My husband is a genius at writing and leaving clues.
He got the lego bakery that he has spent much time wishing, hoping and dreaming about. It's a big set for a little guy, but my boys are all true lego virtuosos. Is there such a thing as a lego virtuoso? Well, if there is, then they are.
And so there was more lego building. Good thing there were some (extremely eager!) big brothers at the ready for help with some construction.
Benjamin spent much of the day watching from the safety of his saucer.
We ventured outside to enjoy what turned into a beautiful evening. Matthew had requested dinner on our back patio, so I was glad the weather cooperated with that plan.
Of course we had to try out the new bike! He's had a hybrid big wheel/tricycle until now, so this is his first big kid bike.
Big brothers joined in the excitement. Big brothers are awesome. Well, some are. Mine hit me a lot.
I think he likes the bike. And considering his freakish sense of balance I doubt he'll need the training wheels on for long.
After dinner came one of the best parts of any celebration - dessert!
Matthew requested an ice cream cake this year (YES!) and, of course, his wish was our command.
And that, was birthday number five! Obviously, we all had a great day celebrating Matthew.
He's still fully engrossed in his new legos. He also seems to like the gift his mommy made him - his "Monkey Dunkey", as he's been affectionately named.
Matthew had requested a monkey since we often refer to him as our "Matthew Monkey." It has to do with that freakish sense of balance I mentioned earlier combined with his love of climbing and being upside down.
Thank you to everyone who sent Matthew birthday wishes - he is one happy (and tired!) five year old!
~ Dori
3 comments:
Happy Birthday Matthew!!
Happy Birthday, Matthew!!! What a fun day for the birthday boy and family! I was thinking of him all last week, getting ready to turn the big 5! By the way, that is just nuts. Five fast years! Give him a big birthday hug from me, I know it's belated. I hope we see him soon!!!
Happy Belated BD to Matthew Datthew!! What a cutie!! As are all your boys. Wow Matthew Datthew is already 5!!! We wish we could have spend his BD celebrating with our adorable godson! A big belated BD hug from both of us to him. Love to all of you! Lill & Tom
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