Getting Ready!

Now that Case is 5 he is ready and wanting to go to Kindergarten.  Everyday since his birthday he has asked how many more days till school starts.  It's like he turned 5 and thought he was going to kindergarten the day after his birthday.  It's cute.  So Tuesday he went to his 5 year check up with Dr. James.  I remember this appointment with Brody because it was pure torture, for me and him (him and I...whatever!) I was dreading this appointment especially since my sitter cancelled on me a half hour before I had to leave!  Just as expected, Case had his head, shoulders, knees, toes, eyes, ears, mouth and nose checked!  We talked about the horrible case of Molluscum Contagiousum he has going on under his left arm pit. (I will be torturing him next Thursday when he visits the dermatologist to start removing them!) We discussed the recent trip to the allergy doctor (we will hold off on twice a week allergy shots!) and we discussed how important car seats, bike helmets and sunscreen are (all of which we don't use!! SWEET!) Then came the most horrible part of the whole appointment...SHOTS!  Not just A shot, noooooo....6 shots.  You heard me right folks, 6 painful shots.  2 in each leg (that equals 4) one on his finger tip, and that one where they make a bubble under the skin with the needle.  Can I just say I have a super strong, loud screaming 5 year old.  With every poke of the needle Case would yell, "No more, stop hurting me, don't do it again, NOOOOOOOO!" It was horrible to say the least.  He was kicking, squirming, and that scream...oh it was not pretty! It took me a good 10 minutes to calm him down when it was done.  All the while I have a rowdy 2 year old running all over the office and a super tired fussy 6 month old screaming because her big brother is screaming, and Case who is hysterical!  I seriously couldn't wait to get the heck out of that place!  By time it was done I had the biggest headache and thought to myself, "I know why Mom's drink!!" This appointment was disastrous!  My boys were so naughty while we were there that they all lost DS and WII privileges for the rest of their lives (well not really but a whole week!!)  I am sooooo happy this appointment is over!!

Hearing is perfect (I sometimes wonder!)

Case weighs 39 pounds and is 42 inches tall.  

He is in the 37th percentile for his weight and 31st percentile for his height.

Vision is perfect!

A Golden Birthday!

Today is April 5th.  It is also Case's 5th birthday.  I can't believe he is already 5.  He is growing up so fast and it can just stop anytime now!  It's hard to believe this little dude will be in Kindergarten next year.  Last Friday night, we celebrated his 5th birthday with a small party at BounceU in Gilbert.  He wanted to go there so bad and let me tell you...it was AWESOME!  We literally showed up, jumped, partied and then left.  No set up, party favors, clean up, it was great.  Actually, it was a little weird.  I am so used to the big party at my house that I felt a little guilty all day.  However at 7:00 Friday night when we left BounceU, I was happy and so was the birthday boy!! 

Case the birthday boy!

A little air hockey is always fun!

Miss B., Sugar, Kunkle and Presley.

Bouncing is sooo fun!!

RyRy and Ella 

Shootin some hoops at BounceU.

Case has the greatest personality.  He is super kind, happy and concerned about others feelings.  He is really in tune with how different situations make people feel.  He loves to share and help.  Case adores his Dad and big brother Brody.  He tells me often that he loves Dad more then me which really hurts my feelings but makes me happy that he thinks Jeremy is so cool!  He is super cute with Miss B. and will go out of his way to make her smile and laugh.  Case is into this funny way of talking lately.  It's kinda a suave, cool man talk.  It makes me laugh.  Case loves to dance.  Somewhere he has learned to break dance.  You should see this kid do the worm.  It's hilarious!  Case is the kid that you think isn't paying attention or really getting what is going on, and then out of know where he will surprise you with what he knows.  He is super funny and very into teasing and joking.  You can ask this kid a serious question and he will answer it withe some ludicrous answer (ex:  The doctor last week asked Case how old he was.  His answer:  "I'm 100."  Another question from that same doctor.  "Case do you like to play ball?"  Answer:  "No, I like to take naps!") He is a comedian! Case is super athletic.  He swims like a fish, can hit a ball like no other, and shoot a basket like the pros.  He is good at anything he tries.  This birthday boy makes all of us happy.  I love him so much and hope his golden birthday is the best birthday ever!  Here are some things about our little 5 year old that you may not know.

"Favorite color?" "Blue."

"Favorite food?" "Sandwiches."

"Favorite Drink?" "Lemonade."

"Favorite dessert?" " Ice cream...orange sherbet."

"Best Friend?"  "B...Jefferson." (I think he was going to say Brody but changed his mind!)

Jefferson and Case!

"Favorite thing to do at home?" "Watch T.V." "Case you don't watch T.V."  "Go in the tent!"

"Favorite thing about going to Pre-Kindergarten?" "Playing motorcycles."

"Favorite toy to play with?"  "My DS."

"Why are you excited to go to kindergarten?" "Cause I want to see all the new stuff!"

"What is your favorite thing to do with Dad?" "Go in his truck!"

"What is your favorite thing to do with Mom?" "Nothing!" "Oh Case...really?" "I'm sure!"

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" "Ummm...just a teenager."  "A dentist."  

"Why do you want to be a dentist?" "Cause I wanna see all the teeth!"

No birthday would be complete without breakfast in bed, lunch at Serranos and dinner at Cheesecake Factory!  Happy 5th birthday CaseMan!