Yes, we are jumping all the way back to August...
Sean's fifth birthday was celebrated multiple times this year which was a lot of fun, especially for him. We were in Washington on his actual birthday, so prior to leaving, he opened all of the presents that had come in the mail, and he had a few days to enjoy them before we left.
Then, while in Washington, we spent his birthday with TONS of family and friends at an amusement park. He was beaming the whole day...until the end. Sean was pretty excited to try the big rides with Josh and Henry, but after his first "big" roller coaster, he spent the remainder of his time with me and the younger ones. I am so proud of him for trying the big coasters, even though Josh had to hang onto him on one coaster because he started to sink under the seat and safety bar...maybe just a wee bit too small for that particular one! The day was heading toward perfection, when "The curse of the Conways vacationing in WA" struck, affecting the birthday boy himself. After hours of rides and playing at the water park, I took the four younger ones back to the kiddy area while Josh and Henry rode one last thrill ride before heading home. You would probably think we were taking the safe option, but apparently the kiddy play area is not exempt from injury....while playing in a tree house, Sean and his pal had a head on collision. She (yes,
she) came out unscathed, but the birthday boy ended up being the proverbial "other guy"...bleeding profusely from his mouth, and his front upper teeth were all movable and rearranged something ugly. Good thing I know a guy (we actually had our pick of any of the three dentists in the group, but since Josh is both Dad and dentist, I thought I'd just kill two birds with one stone)....I sent Josh a text telling him we needed a dentist. And that, was the end of the amusement park, and the beginning of the dilemma to pull, or not to pull?
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| Even if you can't read X-rays, you can probably notice the fractures, as well as the gigantic permanent teeth that will erupt in the near future, and they might just take over Sean's whole face! |
...We pulled (after a couple of days), and the birthday boy was thrilled that the Tooth Fairy, who was extraordinarily generous considering the circumstances, found him at Papa's house.
(Before pulling) The next night we had a pizza and cake party at the lake house with 16 of his cousins and the rest of the Casey Clan showering him with attention. He had a blast, and he loved his Spider Man cake.
Lastly, after getting home from vacation, he opened his big present from the family....a mini Foosball table. It has been a ton of family fun for all of us. He is also enjoying the privilege of chewing gum, a milestone that we reserve for the fifth birthday! Lastly, I have to share a little story that explains this boy very well....
One afternoon after playing with football with his buddies, Henry announced to me that Sean had eaten a
whole apple slice! Yes, he is still an extremely picky eater, and since this was a first for him, I had to inquire further: "Are you kidding me?!! How?!! Why?!!" In which Henry explained, "well, Paul told him that if he ate it, then he could be the captain of the football team today." Thank you, Paul!
Our Favorite Things About Sean Michael:
William- I yike to pway bugs wif sean
Henry- My favorite things about Sean are that he is my brother and I love him. He is always willing to help me with stuff and I like to play football with him.
Mom- Where do I begin? Sean is an impressive little guy. He is special for so many reasons- he is by far our most physical and active child (I finally had to threaten a punishment if he didn't stop "chest bumping" me every time he walked by me- which actually made me chuckle that he did that, but those unexpected bumps while holding a baby almost caused some accidents), and he is obviously very talented with sports. Sean is a perfectionist (which I can easily relate to) and challenges himself to meet his self-made goals. He has a very healthy competitive nature, and is most often a humble winner and gracious loser. Sean frequently plays the "peace-maker" role with his brothers- meaning he usually offers to do what ever it takes to make everyone happy, and he has accumulated a wide range of friends- he can adapt his play to include the young, as well as hold his own with older kids. This boy is one-of-a-kind great child. I love you, Sean Michael!
Dad - My little athlete. You never cease to amaze me with your coordination, desire, and love for all things sports. How it's possible for someone to never stop bouncing from waking to bedtime and never get tired (though often quite sweaty) is beyond me. You are the human version of the Energizer Bunny. You compassion and selflessness, in spite of your desire to compete and win, are inspiring. You are my little Mighty Mouse. I can't wait to see what the next 5 years bring.
Babies via Mom- we love how he makes us laugh by jumping up and down, he is so darn funny
