Quasi Birthday Party & Toilet Paper Training

Before the lights went out, Drew and the boys came out to commemorate Ethan's 5th Birthday.  It was a quasi party for sure - just the basics:  cake, candles and ice cream and a couple of presents.  I must say Drew did an excellent job of making the cake all by himself.  Ethan was so very proud of him.

Drew brought all the fixin's for the perfect meal:  hot dogs, sloppy joes and, of course, macaroni and cheese.  Drew also brought Elena, a wonderful addition to testosterone table, for sure.

 

The weather has been such an issue this winter that it has been hard to plan anything.  Drew will have an "official" birthday party for Ethan, complete with hats and horns and little kids and lots of presents just as soon as his schedule and Mother Nature mutually collide.

Ethan was aware of the fact that this party was not his real party, so he just kept telling everyone, "tomorrow I will be six and have a big, big party!"  But he was quite happy with all the special attention.

Chandler was a good sport throughout.  He wasn't the least bit jealous, which is quite amazing for a three-year-old.  But, just when all eyes were on Ethan opening his presents, we heard bellowing from the bathroom:  "GRANDMA, I NEED HELP!"

 

He hasn't quite mastered the toilet paper thing yet.