Five is a big big number

And as hard to believe as it is, my little boy is FIVE. Most of his friends are already five, so for him it’s a “finally!” kind of thing, and short-lived, too, since in 3 months we’ll begin the 6th birthday party celebrations for friends.

But for me, the mommy, this is my youngest, and five is so much bigger than four. FIVE is the age you go to kindergarten. FIVE is half a decade. FIVE is a whole hand’s worth of fingers. FIVE is just a number, but wow, it’s FIVE!

A picture of the castle cake, after being pillaged by the family pirates. (Rules: no utensils allowed!)



Happy Birthday Big Big Boy!