I can't believe my little boy is six! He is growing up so fast. He is starting to like big boy stuff like video games and sports. This is him opening his new Nintendo DS. I don't think he even knew what it was at first, but it immediately became his favorite thing to do. He calls it his "d-esk". I think he and Mario are becoming close friends.
Opening his new golf clubs. He has become quite good at golf and baseball. I think there are at least 50 balls at the neighbor's house, and we all have welts and bruises from taking turns pitching to him. You don't want to be anywhere near his reach when he's swinging something. Just ask Kate!
We went to the zoo on his birthday to "do something fun." That is his new catch phrase. Then when you are done doing the fun thing he wants to "do something even more fun." This was the last time we would be able to see the dinosaurs at the zoo.
I love that he still jumps up and down when he's excited. He's been doing this since he could stand, and it's just part of Sean. Here he is excited (and a little afraid) to see T-Rex.
Mama and Seaners.
Aunt Jess, Kate and Sean.
Aunt Amy and Kate.
Aunt Em, Sean, Kate, and Eric.
Sean opening his new Toy Story Wii game. I think that was his favorite present.
Our party was Cars themed. I think it was perfect for all the little boys.
What can I say about my Sean this year? He is so cute and funny and like no other kid I know. It is impossible for him to decide on anything without first consulting Kate. It doesn't matter if it's picking out clothes, playing games, which show to watch, or what to eat, he always asks Kate first. Let's just say this doesn't help out the behavior of Little Miss Bossy either. You would think she was his much older sister.
Speaking of clothes, Sean really has his own sense of style. Most little boys put on whatever their mom has clean. Not Sean. He picks out what shirts to buy, and then they have to be super long. I don't know why this started, but he now wears size 8-10 t-shirts so that when he puts them on they are almost as long as his shorts. Not only to they have to be big, they have to be perfectly steamed. Wrinkles are not allowed, and if the bottom of the shirt is rolling up, forget it! Now that kindergarten has started, I have to pick out his clothes the night before, steam them, and then hang them perfectly in his closet so that there is no stress in the morning.
I love that he won't give anyone else kisses, but still comes up to me at least a few times a day and kisses me. What a sweetheart. He's also the best snuggler around.
He is so good at everything he tries, I am always so impressed and proud. He just started piano and has picked it up so quickly, and really loves doing it. He is so sweet to other kids, I wish they were the same back. The other day he went up to my cousin's little one year old girl and put his arm around her and said, "hi sweetie" then he kissed her on the head. I don't know any other little boys that would do that.
I could go on for days about all the funny things this kid does. Happy birthday buddy! We love you so much!
For a girl that NEVER wants to get her hair done, she was all about putting her hair in a bun. A gallon of hairspray later, we had success!
Well, I think it's safe to say that Wednesdays are officially my new favorite day. I cannot wait for recital time. I hope their costume is a giant tutu like the ones I wore when I was two!!
