Hard to believe they’re almost 6 already, but they are. Family gathered Saturday, March 1 to celebrate & enjoy the day together. It was a fun day for all, especially since we weren’t sure we’d get to have the party at all.

Thomas held true to his “sick for my birthday” routine & came down with the flu Thursday night. Not a big surprise since 4 of his classmates & 1 of Jaclyn’s were sent home from school that day. He woke us Saturday morning saying, “Daddy, Daddy, I have wonderful news! I did not puke-ed at all!” Yes, that was WONDERFUL news!

We made it through the day without any sickies, but Jaclyn fell ill about 9 that night & Robert at about 11:30. I seriously don’t know how the families with a dozen kids did it. Chris & I were struggling to keep up with two sick at once! Thankfully, both were better Sunday & knock on wood, Ben, Chris & I have managed to miss this round…having said that, we’ll probably all get it tomorrow!