The Big 5

Today is Jacob's real birthday and now he is 5 years old! I can hardly believe it. But you know I have found 5 to be a hard age to parent. I loved when both of the boys went through the 4's and so far 6 almost 7 for Micah has been great-but 5 stinks!

They are starting to try to be their own person and try to do more things and things they know they shouldn't. Darrick and I have both learned that 5 year olds know EVERYTHING and we know nothing. They also tend to be very dramatic and moody. And at late 4 and 5 they both picked up the word boring. Everything is SO Boring!

Thank goodness it is only a phase!

Also now that Jacob has turned 5 we put his special blankie into his memory box. He was fine with it and has only asked for it twice. But I have no idea how we are going to get him to stop sucking his thumb. The dentist and pediatrician both told us he needs to stop. Right now we are just not going to worry about it. Any thumb suckers out there?

Happy Birthday Jake! We love you so much! You are still our cuddler and love to be cozy. Somehow you are just cool, you don't try to be but you are one of those people who are, and people tell us that all the time. You make us laugh with the funny things you say and do and cry with frustration. May God continue to bless you and give us strength to parent you!