Bumper boats for Sam's "official" birthday party with the family.

Thanks to mom and Richard for a fun time at Bumper Boats last night! Dave had to work late, and decided we should go ahead and stick with the celebration. Sam’s dino balloon got to ride a bumper boat, too! We had dino cake for dessert – mom and I did our artistry again, this time on a very edible “normal” store-bought cake. (b-o-r-i-n-g! ha ha!) On my way out to the truck, with two sugared-up kids and two balloons, I felt a little harried making sure no one got popped or bopped in the parking lot. My phone rang – looked at the number – from the shipyard, so figured it was Dave saying he was able to make his way home earlier than expected. I answered right away saying “Hey sweetie! I’m herding my ducks to the truck, so make it quick or I’ll have to call you back!” Silence. “Ummmm…I was looking for Mr. Krug.” 

Sam and I were talking over breakfast this morning, his first official day of being five, about shapes and colors (for Ben’s benefit) and different countries and places. Sam said “And mom, THIS is the young Atlantic, right here.” So I went to look – it was the Mediterranean Sea. I asked why the “young” Atlantic. “Well, because it’s smaller than the Atlantic.” Of course! I like that thinking.