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E.! Is! Five!

Our holiday season begins in September (HSM's birthday), goes strong through October (K. + Z.), and doesn't stop in November. Today is E.'s birthday (if the title didn't make that clear).

E. got to choose what today would hold, and sadly he chose Chuck E. Cheese as he does every year on his big day. I suggested various options using various compelling arguments and various will-bending techniques to no avail. No zoo. No aquarium. No science museum. My oldest is, uh, easily amused.

We didn't really mind. He is a lovely child, so laid back he is practically comatose, charming, affectionate, funny, interesting. He calls me honey and sweetie and dear, just like K. "Don't worry, sweetie," he tells me, "It will be fine." He loves to build with whatever is on hand. He loves video games, the Backyardigans, and FoodNetwork. "Is Rachel Ray on, hon?" he asks, "Because we like Rachel Ray." And so we do. It is a pleasure to accompany him to C.E.C. on occasion.

So Chuck E. Cheese it was and we had a fine time. For lunch he chose T.G.I. Fridays, for dinner he wanted PB&J at home. He requested carrot cake, and I have mother guilt over the fact that I bought him a nut filled cake rather than baking it myself without. He has a had a good E. Day and he is preparing for a camp out in the living room tonight.

My E. I love him so. I'm thrilled to be able to celebrate this day with him, and I can't wait to see what this year brings. (Besides Kindergarten. I could live without that. I won't. But I could.) Happy Birthday E.K.W.D.! We love you!