Happy 5th Birthday Luke and Merry Christmas

It was a very exciting two days! On Christmas Eve we went to MeMe and PawPaw's house for a celebration after Mass. The best thing was getting to see my cousins. We played the Wii and all kinds of games together. We opened presents and I got some Power Rangers, a cool TV chair that is Camo, games, movies, money, and a Kung Fu Panda set. I had a blast.

We headed home so Aniston and I could get in bed. Santa only comes when you are asleep. First, I kissed my Elf goodbye and told him I'd see him next year. I also helped Mom make Santa some cookies.

I woke up on Christmas Morning and was excited because Santa came. Noni and Papa came to watch me and Aniston open gifts. I loved everything that I got. I also loved everyone telling me Happy Birthday. Mom, Dad, and Aniston, had me one birthday present under our tree with all the Christmas presents. Each year she tells me stories of the Christmas morning when I was born. I got Lincoln Logs, Legos, bath sets, Dinosaur tent, and stuff for my stocking. I was excited with all my stuff. I played awhile and took a nap so we could go to Noni and Papa's house.

At Noni and Papa's I got a bunch more cool stuff from them, Bep Bep and Heaffer. I got Power Rangers, Transformers, Soccer Set, games, money, bath stuff, beach towel. After a yummy dinner we had my 3rd birthday cake for my 5th birthday!!!! It was exciting. I love everyone for the gifts they gave me and it was a great 5th Birthday and Christmas.

A Party at Uncle Robert's

We celebrated Christmas and Birthday's at Uncle Robert's house tonight. I enjoyed seeing everyone there. Daddy put together my toys for me and Noni bought me some Tinker Toys to play with. So, there were no kids but there was still some fun. Oh, I'm on Christmas vacation from school too.

No school because of the ice...

I got to take a short break from school yesterday and today because of the ice. I thought it sounded like a good idea but I was bored after a couple hours. I did enjoy having more time with Aniston though.

The question I ask all the time

"Mom, can I hold AniPoo"? Mom thought the newness of having a little sister would wear off but it didn't. I still ask to kiss her first thing each morning and each night before bed. Mom hopes I love her this much a year from now.

A totally selfish post by your Mom

Luke, a week ago we were getting ready for your 5th birthday party. Each day I think back to what I was doing 5 years ago. It is unbelievable to me that that much time has passed. After I picked you up from school today I noticed several times that you didn't need me like you used to. Just the circle of life I suppose but it made me really really sad. I came to help when I heard you in the hall closet getting the kleenex down- but you said, "no I got it Mom". Then I tried to help you fix your sandwich and you said, "no I got it Mom". Maybe you could just play along that you need me more?? Of course when I'm busy with Aniston you always seem to need me then and I feel guilty that I can't help. Last night you ate a hamburger bun for dinner because I couldn't free up my hands. This morning there was no food in the house and you had my last Diet Dr.Pepper and fruit snacks for breakfast. Actually, you thought I was a pretty cool Mom for that! I have the same sad feelings as I did 4 years ago as your birthday approaches. I cried pretty much the whole day of your 1st birthday. I'm happy that you are so happy to get big but just wish it could've lasted a little longer. I dread the big K next year because you have no idea how much I'll miss you. One day you will make fun of me for this post and then again one day you will realize how much you mean to me. I realize how much my life is now defined by being a Mom- and that's okay! Oh, I can tell your 5th birthday will be a tough one. I'll turn around again and you'll be driving.

Wee Willie Wonka, Papa Rino, and Pooper Girl

to the rescue. This is just another adventure I've recently made up. I'm Wee Willie Wonka- Papa is Papa Rino- Aniston is Pooper Girl. I made this up all on my own. We ride through towns rescuing people. What an imagination.

My 5th Birthday Party

I had a blast with my cousins and friends. To all of you who came that read my blog- thank you so much for taking your Saturday morning to party with me (thanks to your parents for driving you there.) I got tons of gifts too! Birthdays are lots of fun.

My conversation with Mom!

I got into a lot of trouble today. Tonight, Mom had just about reached the end of her rope with me. She asked me, "Luke what will it take to get you to mind me?" I relied, " a machine". We both ended up laughing but I could tell that she was upset with me.