6 years old!

Today Matt turned 6 years old. He's very proud to be a 6 year old. He wanted me to come to his school and eat lunch with him today. I also brought chocolate chip cookies for his class. I was the most popular one at the lunch table! (I don't think that ever happened when I was in school!). Anyway, he was very happy to see me there. He is a social butterfly at school and says "HI" to everyone as we leave in the afternoon. There have even been a few girls that hug him goodbye. He's enjoying school and is learning so much. Of course if you ask him what he learned in school that day he'll say, "I don't know." He is reading and writing more and more every day. Doug and I can no longer spell words around him (to keep something a secret) because Matt will figure out what it is that we're spelling. I'm very proud of him and how much he is progressing.

Matt had a Star Wars the Clone Wars birthday party. Doug and I made Star Wars bingo cards and that was a popular activity. We had the boys throw balls into little holes (they had to use the force), they balanced balloons in the air on lightsabers (a Jedi is always patient and has complete control), they helped "rescue" Princess Leia (she was trapped in a balloon), and finally we had a pinata. Wow, I had no idea how much aggression could be taken out on a pinata. There were some impressive swings. Doug held it up high on a broom handle and I hoped that all the little boys wouldn't miss judge and wack Doug in the stomach.After the pinata we had cake and ice cream. Matt wanted a clone trooper cake, specifically Captain Rex the Clone. I found a couple ideas online and then I decided to try it for myself. It was the first time using fondant. I have to say it turned out pretty well considering I was pressed for time and didn't roll it out thin enough. The boys could recognize it for what it was and that it what's important. After presents the boys took turns playing Lightsaber Duels on the Wii. One of Matt's friends exclaimed, "This is the best birthday party ever!" So I guess it was a success.

Now that birthday parties are over, I will start doing my taxes.