Yesterday, my sweet Sam turned 6. I've always thought of him as my sweet Sam, because he is so good-natured. I have a feeling I'll be kissing not only the moniker, but the attitude good-bye when school starts this week. I just keep praying that they don't crush his spirit.
We had a good birthday. He woke up and opened presents (little ones) from Kate and me. I got him a card that sings, because he really wanted one like that, so they fought over that for a while. "Shake Your Groove Thing" was the song and the card told him to "Shake what your mama gave you," to which I added: "God and your mama gave you good stuff!" I thought it was funny, but probably underappreciated.
We had the Summer of Fun tour of the chocolate factory and lunch at Fritz's train restaurant today. He had a good time. He looks so much older now than at this time last year. I guess he is!
Then, as the final topper on the cake, I took him for a surprise trip to Chuck E Cheese. I always feel like mid-week birthdays are hard for my kids, because the party usually isn't until the weekend, and Dad isn't even home. So, CEC is generally on the agenda. I can only stand to go about once a year, so never say I didn't sacrifice for my children. Beth Scholes told me that she hopes she can go without ever having to take her kids-- yeah right.
So, all in all it was a good day. Several friends and family members called to wish him happy birthday, and I think that means a lot to him. Party comes this weekend, so that will be interesting and blog-worthy I'm sure.
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