Yesterday was my baby's 6th birthday. It is hard to believe that 6 years have gone by since his birth! For some reason his special day came before we were ready for it, so we didn't plan a party or anything too exciting. We did go out for an IHOP breakfast. After that we went to the pet store in the mall looked at all the sweet little puppies, which we can't have. We did however, let Josiah pick out a beta fish. He was SO HAPPY! All the way back to the car he kept saying over and over, "I have a pet now." He's wanted a pet for a long time! A couple of weeks ago we found a little lizard in the apartment and he was so upset that I wouldn't let him keep it as a pet. Then, there was a beetle, and then a caterpillar, and the cricket. So, I think a fish is a good thing! And, the name of our newest addition is "Fishy."
At home he opened his presents from his grandparents and from one of our friends who had a little something for him. We spent the afternoon at home just resting and playing games. We were going to go downtown for the Barnum and Bailey circus elephant parade in the evening, but Josiah was looking really tired. By the end of the day it was pretty obvious he was coming down with a cold or something. So, we stayed home...it was 102 out so it wasn't too much of a disappointment to stay inside. We ordered pizza and salad from dominoes and then played some video games "as a family," which meant I had to play too. They draw me in by playing a couple of round of Tetris (which I can win) and then move onto the other games in which I have no talent. It was fun though.
In less than 2 weeks now the boys and I will be in Washington! I'm really looking forward to seeing all our family and friends there, but I'm also really looking forward to driving through the mountains and cooler weather. August is, let's be totally honest, miserable in Texas! August 1st was 104 degrees and it's been over 100 every day since. At 9 am this morning it is 90 degrees but with the heat index (humidity) it feels like 99 degrees!
Casey's first day of class is next Tuesday. We paid his tuition last week and it always feels like a punch to the gut. Ouch! Hopefully, he will get some of it back in scholarship money. I started a little school with the boys on Monday. It went well. We will just do part-time for the next week and while we are traveling.
Excited to see you when you come up. And the great thing is it sounds like Josiah enjoyed his day. :-)
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