Happy Birthday William

Yes, today my little April Fool turned 8 years old! I can't believe it was eight years ago that he was born and I finally became a Mom. What a happy day that was! Today on the other hand was a totally crazy, busy day full of therapies, field trips, and issues at school. Luckily William was at school during most of that so he didn't even notice. Unfortunately I didn't even get out to get the gift I wanted to give him today, but luckily I had picked up a couple of baptism themed gifts last week when I was up at the bookstore so he got that for today and a promise of other gifts to come at his birthday party. He will be having his party this Saturday. We had to kind of work it in around conference sessions even though for some reason he decided that this year he only wanted to invite friends from school, no one from church, unless of course they were in his school class and then it would be ok. I don't totally understand that one, but, hey whatever, we'll go with it this year.

Tonight we went out to dinner as a family to celebrate. At first he wanted to go to Chuck E. cheese and then decided Sonic would be better. Finally he remembered the big Sunday that you get for free at IHOP on your birthday and with some coaxing from Jacob, decided that is where he wanted to go. John and I were both glad that he decided against Chuck E. Cheese. IHOP actually worked out really well. I realized while we were there that it has been a long time since we have gone out to dinner with the whole family...and I also remembered why! You definitely get noticed when you are in a restaurant with 4 little boys! There were only a few other people there and they were mostly older couples who kept saying how cute the boys were and how well behaved they were. I guess some of their sight and hearing must be gone. A blessing in disguise for them! Anyway, I got some pictures but can't get them on here tonight so I will try to post them tomorrow.

Happy Birthday William!