Joey's Birthday Week

Joey turned 4 last week. His birthday week was kicked off by getting to be the Snack Star at school. He chose to bring Star Wars cupcakes with blue frosting (they were supposed to have white frosting with blue sprinkles but they weren't made quite right) so all the kids had blue hands and fingers when they left school. Thursday was the last day of school and they had a little program. Half of the kids sang and did the motions and half just stood there but they did all stay on the stage pretty well. Joey did not sing but smiled and waved at our neighbor boy who was in the front row.
Joey chose to go to the Science Center on his actual birthday. We hadn't been there for six months, or so. We had a good time, especially in the insect area. Joey didn't want to touch the hissing cockroach.

But Claire did. Sort of.

We had Joey's family part on Sunday. He was so excited for everyone to arrive that, as soon as he woke up from his nap, he ran to the couch and waited.

We had another Star Wars cake for his family party.

Joey opened his presents and I was so proud of him for politely saying thank you to every person after each gift.

And Claire played PlayDough with Aunt Kathy (from California).

Joey had Light Saber and other weapon battles with anyone who would fight with him.

He is growing up so much. I think I'm going to like the 4-year-old stage. Recently he has been more trust-worthy, more helpful, skipping naps and going to bed earlier, cuddly and caring about others' feelings and lots of other fun things. We love our big boy so much.