We had a countdown chain put up when we finally made it to September, and it seemed SO long! Slowly the days went by and the chain was down to only 3 links, then 2, and finally the last day! He woke up as early on his birthday as he did on Christmas morning--6:45! He even asked later that day "Is it Christmas?"
He wanted a dump truck cake with candy. We made an applesauce cake with cinnamon frosting and lined whoppers around the bottom:
Jackson made this turkey hat last year in Kindergarten. I had saved it for him in may fall decorations, so when we pulled out the box this last Saturday to decorate, he was excited to see I still had it for him. Eli also fell in love with it. One night we were putting the kids to bed and couldn't find Jackson. We later found he had locked himself in the yoga room and was making the very same hat for his brother Eli for his birthday. He wrapped it and wrote "I love you Eli, Happy Birthday!" It was a well-loved gift! They've always made the best of brothers!
Mom and Dad gave him a wheelbarrow and Lego's. He was remembered by grandparents and Aunts and Uncles, and even our neighbor Betty. It was the best day he could have asked for! Just like he dreamed of over the last 6 months!
Some favorite things about Eli right now: 1) He's not too old for a nap, and still sleeps like he did when he was 9 months old 2) He is super forgiving- there are "hot" moments between siblings, but he's quick to forgive, say he's sorry and give hugs 3) He shares everything he has! He's very giving 4) He is thoughtful when someone else is sad.
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