Jimmy Turns 4

Here we go again...where does the time go? How is my little man four!?!? They just keep on growing and I haven't figured out how to stop them yet.

What happened to this 6 month old baby?

Oh yeah...here he is, 4 years old now.

Jimmy was very much looking forward to his special birthday activity. Since their birthdays are right after Christmas and a day apart, last year we came up with letting them pick something they want to do for their birthday. It was in the hopes each of them would feel that their birthday wasn't being overlooked because of Christmas or their sibling. I am not in favor of celebrating the half birthday. I don't know why, I am just not.

Anyway, Jimmy got up in the morning and we let him open his presents. Since ours wasn't wrapped, we told him to go take a look in the garage!

He was very excited to have discovered the big boy Spiderman bike that he had been asking for. So far he is doing a great job riding it too! For his birthday, Jimmy wanted to go to In & Out Burger for lunch and then to the "dragon slides", (a.k.a. The Daly City Party Playhouse). He also requested that our friends join us for the excursion, and since their mom was sick that day, she was happy to have them out of the house! I left Alyssa home with sick Doug because it was her nap time.

Off to In & Out for a yummy lunch!

Grilled cheese and french fries w/ketchup! Yummy!

After lunch we headed over to the Party Playhouse. Jimmy was so excited he could barely contain himself! The kids were off and running as soon as I said go! Since it was a holiday week, I did not anticipate the place would be exceptionally crowded. But despite that fact, the kids had a blast running around, climbing and sliding for 2 hours. It was very hard to get pictures of them in the large play structure, but I did manage to pin them down for a few pics.

He calls it the Dragon Slides because of the one slide that has a dragon head on the end! It isn't even his favorite slide!

The kids were pretty tired out after a big afternoon. We headed home to get ready for dinner. Jimmy's request was pasta and blueberries. If it were up to Jimmy, he would eat pasta every day of his life! We sang happy birthday over some cupcakes.

Jimmy continues to be the sweetest little man on the planet. He has a gentle and caring nature about him that just takes my breathe away when I am a witness or a recipient of his gestures. There isn't a selfish bone in his body as he is always willing to share what he has with others. Whether it be his last M&M's or a toy. He loves both of his sisters so much. He and Paige continue to have a very close bond and he is always showering Alyssa with hugs and kisses. Jimmy is continuing to thrive in preschool and has adjusted so well there. He loves swimming lessons! Now Jimmy is very very cautious when it comes to the water. He takes things at his own pace and comfort level. He has not proven to be the strongest swimmer of the 3, but he is progressing well and fortunately not afraid of the water.

While Jimmy has his sweet side, let's not forget that he is a little boy! He has a mischievous side and a temper. As much as he loves his sisters, he also loves to torment them. And watch out if you push his buttons because then his temper comes out full force.

Now while Jimmy has told me that he loves me very much, he definitely has a special bond with Daddy. While I admit that I get a little jealous of this, it is adorable how he wants to be with Daddy only on the weekends. When Daddy is around, it is near impossible to get some one on one time with him, let alone a hug.

As the years go by, I hope that Jimmy continues to be the gentle, sweet little man that he has become. Happy Birthday Jimmy! I hope you had the best birthday ever! You are the apple of my eye, my little Bug! I love you!