Finn Ricker Weaver is six years old today. We have
come a long way, baby! What an amazing ride.
Dad summed it up with this Facebook post:
These six years have flown by!!
Today as we celebrate our funny, finicky, feisty Finn .... we also honor those who were directly responsible for us reaching this day!! (he tagged every NICU nurse, doctor, respiratory therapist, NICU family support specialist, and every other NICU person we could think of - including his NICU friends with birthdays right around the same time. Life Changing days those were!)
Finn is not a big fan of crowds, other people, or anything that varies from our norm, so we kept it low key this year. His Grandma Mary and Grandpa Jake got him a new bigger bike, so that was waiting for him in the living room when he woke up. He loved the colors and took it for a spin through our living room - dining room - kitchen. After that, it was off to school to take snacks to his Kindergarten friends. He chose animal crackers and cheeze-its. (Not a fan of sweets, either). He told us they sang happy birthday to him in class, and he said he had a good day at school on his birthday.
After Mom finally got home form a conference, Finn wanted to go out for his birthday dinner. His choice? ESKIMO JOE'S. He is part of their Birthday Club so he had gotten his coupon in the mail for his choice of a milkshake or 2 pencils from Joe's clothes. Of course, he chose the pencils! It was kids night, so he got to see his pals Joe and Buffy, and he told our waiter it was his birthday. So of course, he got a complementary birthday sundae - which his brother ate. LOL!
After dinner, Nana and Grandpa met us at our house with presents. Finn got a few new things from Nana and Grandpa, Mom and Dad, his brother, and his sister. HE squealed and screamed with delight and excitement with every present he opened! And, after he opened each present, he then opened the packaging, and THREW IT AWAY in the kitchen trashcan before he played with the new toy. I wish all my kids cleaned up after themselves like that!
Big Sister Emma was even in town running errands with her family, so she stopped by for a quick hug and a picture.
At bedtime, we remembered the cookie cake and candle. So, we had another little celebration! Finn asked for some cookie. Took one nibble, and handed it off for someone else to eat. But her loved blowing out the candle!
He really had a great day celebrating turning 6. Tonight, his elementary school is having our fall carnival. I've tried to convince him this is his birthday party! I mean, its outside, there's games and inflatables, his friends will all be there, lots of food... Sounds like a birthday party to me!
Happy 6th Birthday, Mr. Finn. We absolutely adore you and life would not be the same with out you. Thanks for keeping us on our toes and teaching us patience. Always on your own time and in your own way - we love you for all your differences!
