I took the day off of work today to spend with Jackson on his 4th birthday. It started with breakfast of his choice: French toast and breakfast in bed ("Like Dad does for his birthdays!").
The day started off excellent until one mistake on my part.... I scheduled his routine yearly pediatrician check up on his actual b-day. We did this last year too without issue, however, I mixed up his shot schedule and thought the rest of his shots came before kindergarten (next year), I was wrong. So, three shots later I have a little boy who is limping around, whimpering and cranky. Luckily, we were headed to my work to see some very thoughtful colleagues who bought Jackson a b-day gift for his special day. That turned things around and helped distract him from the band-aids and pain.
Chris came home from work for lunch to see Jackson and enjoy some family time. After lunch Jackson was in need of a nap, especially after the shot ordeal. So, he and I laid down for nap. Well, his shots and my 4:15 am wake up to get the Y this morning caught up to both of us so we slept for THREE hours!
We slept away the afternoon which, surprising to me, was the highlight of my day with him. We snuggled face-to-face and both woke up rested, happy and ready to play. He woke up and looked at me and said, "Today is still my birthday!" Right after that Chris came home and the neighbor boys came over to greet Jackson with cupcakes, candles and gifts. HOW SWEET!
My parents arrived shortly after the neighbor boys left and we enjoyed angel food b-day cake (by the handful) and more gifts. Jackson was very impressed by the skateboard he received from his Grandma and Grandpa. They'll be impressed by the medical bills I send them : )
Jackson's big gift from Chris and I was a new bike. He has long outgrown his last bike and needed a new one to keep up with the children in the cul-de-sac. I can't wait to see them ride this summer, unfortunately it was raining here today :(
Jackson chose Red Robin for his b-day dinner. My parents joined us and we had a great time watching him bask in all of the b-day attention. By the end of dinner it seemed he was b-day'ed out. Sure enough at 8 pm his eyes betrayed him and off to bed he went.
This birthday I can sum up as the first one where I can honestly say that time has flown by but I cannot remember life without him. It's good : )
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Looks like a certain someone had a fantastic birthday! A belated happy birthday to Jackson!! What wonderful friends and neighbors you have! The folks look GREAT! Thanks for sharing all the pictures, videos and stories! I love following your family on the blog.
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