HaPpy 5th BirThDaY C!

Really? FIVE! You have grown a lot this year. It is a week after your birthday and we are still celebrating. A few days before the big day, Mimi came over. You said "Mimi, do you have anything to say to me?" She was a little baffled. You replied, "How about 'Happy Birthday in three days'."

The Sunday before, we had a little party with all the Pohlman family at Grandma and Grandpa's house. You milked this birthday for all it was worth. The big celebration occurred the evening before your actual birthday. Daddy came home early from work with a gift. You opened it and it was Jazz tickets with sushi for dinner. You were excited.

Mimi came over to go with us and we dropped O off to Grandma and Grandpa's to play for the evening. We went to Happy Sumo for sushi (your favorite food) and then headed to the game. It was fun to see you watch in amazement as we walked through the Energy Solutions Arena. The game ended in a loss and you were VERY disappointed. You are a true sports fan. Sometimes a little too much of a fan. Mimi brought chocolate cakes and a candles. We headed home late and you and Moo hit the sack. You were exhausted.
Yes, this is you pouting because the Jazzers lost.The next morning, we dropped M and O off at Nana's so I could come co op in your classroom. You felt very special with your birthday crown and the cupcakes you brought for your class.

Later that night we went to swim lessons and you practiced you "skills". Next we met Nana and Papa at Lone Star for a birthday dinner.

I am proud of the little boy you are growing into. You love preschool! You love to play in clubs and have followed our guidance in making sure you invite all people into every club. You play basketball in the basement for hours each day. You wear your Jazz jersey and use your Jazz ball. You insist on wearing a jersey for whatever sport you are playing. You tease M A LOT and it drives us nuts. There are many time outs each day for informing M you have more cereal, your apple is bigger, or you have more toothpaste on your toothbrush. We are working on being a little kinder to your brother. You make us laugh every day and amaze us with how smart you are! You are reading words, adding and subtracting numbers, problem solving, and asking many questions. You love swimming, sports, and being with your family. We love being with you too and wish you a wonderful year as a five year old. May you be blessed with health, love, and happiness as you grow into a six year old! Love you C.

Update

I am getting horrible at this blogging thing. I really want to keep on top of it because I have started printing it and my kids love reading it. So here is a little update.

Alan and Uncle John took C and M ice fishing two weeks ago while we were in Eden. C was so proud of the only fish they caught.

We moved M into the bunk beds with C and it is WONDERFUL! They love it and take care of each other. M feels like such a big boy and C enjoys being in charge. We also taught C how to turn the T.V. on (only after 7 o'clock) and the biggest miracle of all........O is sleeping in! He slept until 9:00 yesterday and 8:15 this morning. Do you know what this means? We have been sleeping in! I never thought sleeping past 7:30 would be 'sleeping in' but it is delightful!

C has yet to be to school this week. A little cough Monday has turned nasty and so we have been stuck at home. M is now starting to cough this evening. Why can't kids get illnesses at the same time? Seriously! Right as one gets better the next one starts.

The older boys are taking swim lessons at Westminster. I thought I would get an early start on spring. They love being back in the pool. I must admit, swim lessons in the winter are very different. It is a chore to get them dressed and dry to drive home.

My Dad has RSV so he is being watched closely by the Dr. I will say it again....WHAT A TROOPER!

O got his first set of molars the past two weeks and took ten steps yesterday. He only eats with utensils, has a great sense of humor, loves the camera, and likes to tease. He is very smiley and makes us laugh a lot.

I am training for the Salt Lake Half Marathon with my sister Megan. I am so proud of her. It is going to be so much fun. I got new shoes today and can't wait to run in them tomorrow!

Why does it seem like February hits and over night we get spring fever? It was fun but we are itching to get outside more. Being a Mom to three beautiful little boys is heaven on earth. I look back about a year ago and wonder how I did it. It is so much easier with C and M getting themselves ready in the morning. I can't believe I was getting all four of us dressed, shoes on, pottied, teeth brushed, fed, nursed O, and got C to school on time. It is MUCH more manageable now. I am looking forward to a busy and FUN summer! This will be the first summer since 2003 I will be not pregnant or nursing. I am excited to PLAY! Now if we can just get healthy!

Here is to the month of LoVe!