Today was Jacob's fifth birthday. Here are just a few scenes from the occasion. Jacob wasn't on his best behavior today, so we had tears, and of course he wouldn't smile for the official photo with the cake. This was not my favorite birthday day. But the kids had fun once the presents were opened and all the misery was forgotten (except mine...I feel like I need a good shoulder to cry on today. Ugh.)
Since Jacob opened his presents one hour ago, he has proceeded to break two of them. One was the backdrop for his Playmobil pirates and the other was a homemade gift Merrilee made for him. He makes me nuts the way he just destoys stuff. He also broke a toy car I bought for him this spring. He doesn't care...just nonchalantly throws it in the trash when its broken. Sure wish I knew how to make him care more about his (and other people's) stuff.
I do have to say, I'm rather pleased with the cake. I wasn't able to buy one this year because I was in the hospital, so I had to wing it and make one myself. It turned out better than I expected. Wish I had done it on a piece of cardboard rather than kept it in the pan, but the pan is great because it comes with a lid to keep the cake fresh. Kids don't care if the cake is in a pan or not, right?
So today is over and I've got virtual twins for the next five months. So funny when people ask me how old my kids are and I tell them. Then they ask if they're twins and I say "no". I've seen a lot of confused looks and it's always enjoyable. And now when I holler at the kids "Stop it! You're acting like a coupla five year olds!" I'll really mean it.
Petrie
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