Happy Birthday

Dear Dominic,

I'm a bit late on this letter for your 5th birthday. We have had a wonderfully busy month and I'm loving being able to stay home with you guys while I work from home. Since your birthday I've been amazed at how turning 5 has made such a big impact on you. You're always telling me what 5 year olds do and don't do. You won't hold my hand in the parking lot because "big boys know to stay with their mom." I'm so proud of you!

You're at this amazing point where you alternate between being my cuddly boy and being a big kid with, at times, a big kid attitude. :) It's a balance I'm sure you'll figure out. You love video games and have been having some great bonding sessions with Uncle Chris playing Mario. It's wonderful watching that circle around, since I remember Uncle Chris playing Mario as a boy your age. Just like I've been reading you the books I remember my parents reading to me.

I love your imagination which you use to it's fullest. You're such great friends with Samantha but you've been making your own friends now too at the dojo and at Sunday school. I love watching you and Samantha compare notes on how class went now that you guys go to separate classes. You're learning a lot there and now you call it "praying" rather than "purring." ;)

You're growing up into a wonderful little man. I love you!

Love,
Mommy

Dominic's Pirate Birthday Adventure!

Dominic's 5th Birthday was pure craziness, but the kids had a fantastic time!! The weekend itself was a whirlwind of activity with a friend's wedding and work, culminating in an awesome birthday party for my big boy. The day was as quickly moving as Christmas, but turning 5 made a big impact on Dominic. He's always talking about what 5 years do and don't do. My baby's growing up.

Self Portraits

Dominic has become quite the little photographer and videographer. He loves making movies and he has apparently figured out how to take self-portraits. It's always a surprise when I look at the camera's memory.