Milestones Come and Memories to Go

It's hard to believe that it's been 5 years since my son was born. And yet, there he is, larger than life (literally). Five years old and full of ideas, imagination, and energy.  His birthday theme this year was Rescue Bots, something that no store does anything with (unlike choo-choos, fire trucks, and construction trucks). That's okay, though--it forced me to get creative, and I think I did okay. Many thanks to all the mommy blogs who helped me come up with ideas.

There was also the really huge event that happened four days before he turned five - Wesley lost his first tooth! Oh, the excitement that reigned in this house! In fact, that Saturday morning, I was awakened by the sound of happy feet running into my bedroom and the very proud statement: "Mommy, guess what! I lost my first tooth! See?" Cue the cute little hole. And guess what? No tooth. I think he swallowed it in his sleep. No amount of searching through dust bunnies, cereal crumbs, or lost toys under the couch (his current favorite weekend sleeping spot) could produce a tooth. Oh well--the tooth fairy was generous nonetheless.

And now we're planning our first trip to Disney World. Wesley is excited to see where Buzz lives and the princesses and all the rides and the big castle...and Rescue Bots, Mommy?  Well...
It will also be his first time on a plane, another biggie. And then there's kindergarten in the fall...

Yep. Five years of great memories and major milestones stored neatly away. Here's hoping for another hundred.