Buddy is 5!!!!!

My little buddy is turning 5. I don't know why 5 seems like such a monumental birthday. Maybe because he is a "kid" and not a toddler or maybe because he is starting kindergarten? Regardless, he is growing up too fast. He has grown up so much over the last 6 months. He's gone over to both old and new friends houses alone, has started to really sound out and read words when we are reading (which he thinks is the most exciting thing ever! He giggles every time he reads the word "but" out loud), he stands up for himself to Emmy (whether she likes it or not), has become so much more adventurous and his athletic skills just continue to improve (he is good at EVERYTHING!). Yet, he remains the sweetest, most sensitive little guy who loves to snuggle and loves his family and friends. I just hope he stays that way, sweet and caring, and teaches Owen to do the same. I love my buddy baroo-ski-rama and hope he has so much fun during our weekend of festivities!