"If you can give your child only one gift, let it be enthusiasm."
-Bruce Barton
James turned 5 this weekend, and this was the first year he wanted to have a party with his friends instead of the traditional family gathering. While Ashlyn helped prepare snacks for the party, James taught himself how to tie his shoes. He was very excited about it.
James had a great time at his party. He kept going back and forth on what he wanted the theme of his party to be, so we ended up going with no theme at all. Instead we filled our backyard with pools, bounce houses, various squirt guns, and spraying water toys. The kids had fun running around spraying water everywhere, and the adults managed to stay mostly dry.
On James’ actual birthday we told him he could do whatever he wanted. He chose Captain Underpants, Chuck E. Cheese, and McDonald's. I feel like I’m not doing something right as a parent if those are the choices he made, but it was his birthday and who am I to question it?
Happy birthday little buddy, you’ve come a long way in 5 years!
