Ian Is FIVE

Five years ago my world was turn upside down, in the best way.  I became a momma for the first time, and this boy was the reason.

I wish my heart have been prepared, because time flies way to fast, and the fact that Ian is five already is so hard to believe.

We celebrated his birthday a few days early, so my parents could be apart of it and our surprise guests could be apart of it as well.  Family and close friends.  We celebrated in Lego style.

Ian was very adamant that he wanted a Lego party, and how could I say no? We have a Lego obsession in our house.  It is slightly ridiculous - but who cares.

We started the day with breakfast (I am convinced it is his favourite meal) and of course he got to pick whatever he wanted.  Since is my mini-me chocolate muffins (I call them breakfast cupcakes on special occasions) were requested and they were delicious.

Gift opening followed.  I loved his excitement and total shock every time he would open something and it is what he wanted.  He melts my heart.

I am a little embarrassed to admit he has way to many Legos for a five year old, and thank you to everyone who gave him Legos.  We are set for the winter.

Little party details followed for our small, yet intimate celebration.  We like to keep it low key and simple.  Big crowds scare me and it tends to get overwhelming.

We had homemade individual pizzas for dinner - they were a hit.

We sang to the birthday boy,..

and had cake.

The birthday interview.

favourite color:
blue
favourite animal
hippo
favourite food
bean and cheese burrito
favourite show
Thomas
favourite books
still anything Thomas :)
favourite thing to do
helping mommy
favourite toy
legos
 best friend
Hayleigh (this year he asked for two because he loved Dylan)


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Every year with this little dude gets better and better.  The intense love that I felt for him the moment his little nine pound body slipped right out of me, have intensified.  I could have never prepared my heart for that magnitude of love.  I have watched his kid, adapt and adjust to different locations, environments and circumstances, and he does it so gracefully.  His bond with his sister, and his deep love and affection for her takes my breath away.  I am thankful for this adventure of being his mom, to witness his growth and discoveries.  The transformation in my own life over the last five years - begun with a little boy named Ian.

Happy birthday to my first born, thank you for stretching my soul to the most beautiful places.

It is an honor to be called your mom.

I love you something fierce.

XxX