Gilbert’s Sixth Birthday

Gilbert’s birthday was this weekend. He’s been looking forward to it for a while, but I had sort of not come to terms with the fact that it was so soon. On meet the teacher day, we arranged for his birthday treat to be sent to school (she does not want us to bring it…

Gilbert Turns Five!

Gilbert’s birthday means that he almost always has a birthday over Labor Day weekend. Last year it was the Tuesday after, and this year, the Thursday before. My parents came for a visit to celebrate, and he’s been pretty excited. Over the last year, Gilbert has definitely settled down, grown up a little, honed his…

Gilbert’s Third!

Gilbert had about the best birthday in the world for his “golden” one. I hope he remembers it, because it doesn’t get much better than this. As a Labor Day weekend baby, he’s always going to get more than his share of the fun, since it’s summer’s last hurrah. I have a M/R teaching schedule…