Happy 5th Birthday, Chase!

My baby is 5 years old today!

On his birthday wish list: crocs and a "magic wand," which is basically a balloon on a stick. The crocs have been a sticking point with me because we just got him a new pair of sandals for the summer, which he wore maybe three times and then refused to wear anymore. On the other hand, crocs cost about 8 bucks a pair at Target. If all it takes to make him happy on his birthday is cheap foam clogs and a $1.29 balloon on a stick, I'll count my blessings.

For his birthday celebration: we're going to Champps. Although we don't typically make a habit of going out to eat on the kids' birthday, we're so busy this week that we decided this would be easiest. Caleb has track practice tonight, the younger kids are supposed to have their last night of swimming lessons, I had a speaking engagement last night and plans for tomorrow night, Jeff is leaving for a camping trip up in Lake of the Woods tomorrow morning, and Maren has a special program at school tomorrow morning. Mom will be joining us today and staying through Friday morning to help out with the kids while Jeff is gone. I also had an early morning meeting scheduled for today, which I agreed to because when it was being set up I FORGOT it was Chase's birthday on the 28th. This is what happens with your last child. (I also missed the deadline to get him registered for all-day kindergarten, but the school found a spot for him when I mentioned I'd just enroll him in White Bear).

Regardless of all the busy-ness: Happy Birthday, Chase! My baby is growing up!