For D's birthday he chose to party at Lakeside Amusement Park again. This year he was joined by friend L and neighbor W. It was these boys' first time going to Lakeside and I hoped they loved it as much as D did! Our family was there from 3 until 9:30pm. Totally worth the $40 we spent for all 6 of our family members to ride something, including K, D, and M having unlimited rides. Yes, Natalie rode too! She even rode the train all by herself when her siblings were on the roller coaster. And yes, I still can't believe I let her do that!
Also to my amazement, he joined Dan and K in riding the Cyclone, one of the oldest roller coasters in America. Later I took the two of them and loved it! Oh my word I thought D was going to fall out at one point because he seemed to small and the cars were so old (aka not as safe looking as modern ones). It was fantastic.
D picked a Despicable Me 2 theme based on the Target bakery catalog. I didn't want to ask my mom to make one when I knew she wouldn't be joining us down there. My parents came to our house on Sunday for dinner and she made cute cupcakes to eat and a HUGE Lego set Dan spent then entire Despicable Me 2 movie putting together for him. #1 Dad!
At D's check up he was in the 70th percentile for height and 81st for weight. We've got a sturdy boy! He was mega brave too. Got 3 shots and his blood drawn and didn't cry for any of it. The nurse was the same one M had last time and, with M there to hear it, she let D have 3 toys -- one for each shot. Maybe next time M won't scream and kick!
We are so grateful for this amazing boy. I just cannot get over how quickly the time has gone by with this one. I'm so sad he isn't super little anymore but so proud of him. I am going to miss him when he heads off to kindergarten this fall. But I have a feeling I will get lots of hugs and kisses b/c he will miss me too. Somehow that makes it easier.
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