Everyone wants to feel they have something to add to the equation. Little Levi is getting a little better with his speech because he loves teaching his little brother things, and big brother Silas loves teaching everyone everything. However, I told Silas that he isn't allowed to get any older than five. "You have to stay five forever!" I insisted. This only fueled a sweet contest of laughter. Thankfully, Si-man hasn't quite learned the art of reverse psychology: assuring him that a lack of good nutrition and few hours of sound sleep would keep him from turning five, fueled his eating and sleeping before, during, and after his birthday! Why didn't I think of this sooner!?
My favorite part of Silas' 5th birthday was not seeing him jump for joy before we visited his first amusement park, nor was it the delicious smile of gratitude for his Oreo, ice-cream pie. Nope, it was our first-mile walk together. No distractions, no toys, no screens, no agenda, no brotherly-competition, no interruptions. Just sweet time talking and taking in nature together. Really makes me wish I was living in a different era. It's much easier to listen to and learn from one another without distractions. I'm so grateful, and so excited to be a mommy to Silas Smith.
Happy 5th Birthday Big Man!
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| Picked out a gift that would benefit both boys- therapy scooter boards! |
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| Levi got a great core workout! |
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| Silas was ready to map us a 5 Flags trail |
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| Levi was beyond overwhelmed by Six Flags. He had this face for the first hour we were there. |
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| Roman, wild-man, was ready for a coaster. |
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| Or maybe just the kiddie slides. |
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| We all felt like this by the end of our time there. |
Love you Silas! Forever Five Please!
~5 Buster
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