HAPPY (late) BIRTHDAY KAI KAI!!

Our Kai boy has hit the big 5!! I can't believe it! I swear it was just yesterday that I brought him home from the hospital. But then that is how I feel about all of my kids. Kai has had an eventful five years, and knowing him the next five won't be any different.

On Monday Kai had physical therapy with Kelly and unfortunately he was less than compliant. We attributed this to being exhausted from the first of three rousing birthday parties. He obviously rode his new plasma car a little too much on Sunday. Not quite sure how since his daddy and uncle wouldn't get off of it!!

Wednesday we took him to see Dr. Cornish for his well check. Poor kid had to get his kindergarten shots and managed to fail his vision screen. So we will be making a visit to Dr. Larson in the near future to see if Kai needs glasses. My sweet boy just can't catch a break! Dr. Cornish commented that Kai seems to be getting skinnier. I told him that it's not due to the lack of eating. The kids eats non stop and I am not exaggerating! He told me he most likely looks this way because he is losing muscle mass. Big bummer! I am just thankful that he is still healthy in every other way and able to be a little boy. I love him so much and can't imagine life without his funny personality.

We have spent the past few days in St. George with my family. It has been a great few days spent unwinding from our busy month. The kids have had a great time swimming and playing with their uncles. Unfortunately we have to return to reality tomorrow. Since my internet connection is extremely slow I will post pictures once we are home and things settle down.

Kai continued his comedic streak today with the best one yet. I received a call from his school asking me to come help him in the restroom. When I got to the school and walked down the hall to the bathroom what did I see? Kai standing in the doorway with his pants around his ankles singing "We will rock you"! He was just patiently waiting and passing the time with a song. What a goof! My mom made a good point today when I passed along this story. If it weren't for my sweet Kai Kai I would hardly ever laugh. Don't get me wrong my other three kids are extremely cute, they just lack the comedic timing of their brother.

Unfortunately last week Kai and Abby ended up with strep throat. So much for making it through the winter without him getting sick. Although I will take strep throat any day over respiratory gunk! He did recover quickly and is obviously back to his silly self.

I took Kai to occupational therapy today. Brian found the above story just as funny, however, it brought up Kai's inability to take care of himself in the bathroom. I will spare the gory details and just say we are looking at some devices to help him in this area. I hope that one of these work so he can have a little more independence.

Everybody wants to go to Heaven

Today as we were waiting in the car for Jeremy to be done at work, the song "Everybody wants to go to Heaven" was on the radio. When it was over Kai ask me how we get to heaven. I told him by doing what Jesus wants us to do. He then ask,"So you can't take a car?". I then started laughing hysterically and his response was, "I take that as a no?". This almost made me pee my pants. I don't know what I would do without him.

I will post more later this week after he has occupational therapy.