Morgan is still is figuring out the concept of the day being his. Morgan was wishing everyone happy birthday. We kept saying "happy birthday, Morgan" and he would answer "happy birthday, Mom (or Dad)."
We surprised the boys with a trip to Great Wolf Lodge. Jackson thought he was going to school last Wednesday, but we just kept driving. They were both thrilled when they figured it out.
We stayed two nights. Which was plenty! By the last day the boys were begging just to sit in the hot tub. Jackson is much more adventurous in the water and was ready to try any slide, but especially love the wave pool. We discovered on this trip that, becoming six must increase your appetite. Kids menu's just weren't cutting it anymore for this growing boy!
Morgan much to our surprise was very timid and very much disliked the wave pool. His favorite part was the jet skis though! Uncle Jim had quite the impact on him, when he saw him riding his jet ski, in the ocean. Now it is all he talks about. We think the reason Morgan was much more timid, was because of all the people and the noise, as he tends to be a little shy around strangers (not complaining here).
After getting back from our trip, we celebrated with family out at MaMo and Grandpa's house. It was a fiesta style gathering, complete with Star Wars Lego cake for Jack and Cars cake for Morgan.
One would think the celebrating might be over, but no. The day after the birthday fiesta was Morgan's actual birthday, so we celebrated Red Robin style.
And then again and Jack's school with his classmates.
It has been a birthday whirlwind! Each year that passes it always seems crazy how fast it has gone.
Jackson turning six, seems like such a milestone! It is amazing to see him grow into such a caring, responsible, handsome young man. He loves science and is interested in the facts about everything, from earthquakes to how different foods help our body. Jackson is a Star Wars super fan and loves creating new ships with legos. He will be in 1st grade next year and entering a new school. I feel lucky to be his Mom and although I tell him I am going to freeze him at 6, I also look forward to seeing him continue on his growing up journey!
Morgan turning three is also hard to imagine in a different sense. He will be starting pre-school three days a week in the fall and that seems hard to grasp. It seems like yesterday, he was in the front pack while I took Jackson to school. Morgan loves his brother and wants to be just like him. He often gets frustrated trying to keep up! It seems like he grew up a lot faster because of this. I even think that is why he came out 4 weeks early, he heard his brother and couldn't wait to meet him. Morgan loves riding his motorcycle (bike). If you try to call it a bike, he quickly corrects you that it is a motorcycle. He is my daredevil, constantly climbing or power wheel surfing in the back yard. Morgan has a high pain tolerance, so when he is crying, you know something is wrong. I love his snuggles and that he constantly keeps me on my toes. He loves doing dishes, and will spend hours at the kitchen sink playing in the water.
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