Like I've said before (not that long ago) the kids just keep growing up sooo fast!! Tanner had a great birthday planned. We were supposed to get cupcakes and take them to preschool and have a special poster board with pictures of him to show his class, Have a couple of neighbor friends over for a party, then have Grandma and Grandpa Astle over for some Pizza and cake and ice cream. Instead he woke up with sick.
Instead we went to Sam's club to pick up some food, Walmart to pick up his cake, then the doctors office to get some prescriptions. Grandma and Grandpa did end up coming anyway and Tanner decided he wanted "Crab, shrimp, and all the seafood" instead of pizza. Besides Jackson, we were all happy with his decision.
All he asked for was an easy bake oven. So he was happy when that's what he got. I also got him some roller skates and he absolutely loves them.
Before he went to bed I told him sorry that he had to miss all of his special birthday activities and he said "Mom, I'm still happy because I had a nice birthday." He has a great attitude! Jackson hurt his feelings while they were getting to bed and I told Jackson he needed to tell Tanner 3 things he loves about him before they fell asleep. The next morning Tanner got up and said "Jackson made my heart happy. He told me so many nice things about me."
Tanner really is one unique little kid. He always has something nice to say and finds the positive in most situations. He certainly can drive teachers and parents crazy with his lack of sitting still skills but it's also one of his more endearing characteristics.
Later the next week he did finally get to do his special birthday at school and had a small neighborhood friend party. I was a little worried how it would go since Jared wasn't going to be home but it turned out great and kids this age just love running around and playing together. No need for over planned activities!
He has been asking to have a costume birthday party since his last birthday. He finally got what he's been begging for.
