AJ had his 8th birthday party at Sky Zone, which is a local trampoline park. (Note to self: this was one of the easiest birthday parties I have ever hosted. When David asks to do his party here in December, just say yes. The kids slept really well that night and there is minimal parent involvement.)
When I found out that my first child was a boy, I wondered how I would figure out how to be the mom of a boy. My older brother was pretty self-sufficient and made parenting a boy look pretty easy. I mostly hung out with girls and felt more comfortable babysitting girls growing up. But now that I am the mom of two boys, it is so much fun. The fart jokes do get old after a while, but there is something magical about a pack of guy friends together. They are quick to laugh and tease but rarely get mean or hurt. And boys at 7 and 8 are generally easygoing, curious and still wear their hearts on their sleeves. Their favorite things include Rubik's cubes, Legos and The Guiness Book of World Records.
At the party, I mostly got to sit back and watch this. There was one ball to the eye that required an ice pack, but that was it.
A cannoli cake imported from Chicago, AJ's new favorite. He told me the other day that he thinks his Italian heritage really dominates given that his favorite cake is cannoli cake and his favorite food is Pasta Alfredo. Must be genetic, right?
These awesome Rubik's cube cupcakes (with edible Rubik's cube) were made by a lady who makes cakes out of her house.
AJ trying to solve his cupcake Rubik's cube.
Julia was so proud to have a seat at the table with the guys.
This picture reminds me of a picture of my brother's second grade cub scout pack den where they are all making bunny ears and goofing off. These boys have become AJ's very good buddies and he is so happy around them.
Eight is gonna be great.
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