Last year Lincoln's birthday got lost in the shuffle as I was in the hospital. We tried our best to let him know we were still thinking of him, but this year I couldn't help but really want to make it up to him. We had a hat party with all of the cousins and family. We played musical hats (just like musical chairs, but you had to get a hat on instead of sitting in a chair), hands free donut eating from a string (while keeping your hat on), and a lot of just playing around. Lincoln had some very generous gifts this year - it felt more like Christmas for everyone! A few weeks ago my dad was cleaning out his attic and asked me if I knew anyone who would like the dollhouse my grandpa made for me when I was a little girl. We wanted it to go to a special home, but didn't think it would end up here as we are a boy family. About a week later I asked Lincoln what he wanted for his birthday and a dollhouse was on the list! Dad found some great furnishings and the boys are enjoying it - using star wars characters instead of dolls. So fun!
Lincoln as been so funny about this birthday. He kept telling everyone that it was not his birthday party because it was not his birthday that day. Then on his real birthday he said, "we forgot to have a party today!" He has told me for a long time that he would be able to read when he was six. Last night when I was reading him a story he asked me to follow along all of the words with my finger so that he could see where I was. I think he is finally willing to try! When he got in the car to go to school that morning he said, "dad, I'm just going to get right in and get my buckle on because that's what six year olds do." This morning he helped unload a few groceries and instead of just putting them on the counter he said, "six year olds know where things go in the pantry."
I think I'm gonna LOVE six!
