Jonathan's birthday started with his favorite breakfast splurge -- a Heinen's doughnut -- on our way to school. Later in the morning, Tommy and I joined Jonathan for his classroom birthday celebration. The Montessori tradition involves a special song and story about how many times the Earth has circled the Sun since that very special day -- September 25, 2003. 
Jonathan then opened the Dr. Suess books that our family donated to his classroom.
After school, Jonathan's birthday wish was to go to Mitchell's Ice Cream!
We then had an unexpected weekday trip back to Sandusky since Gramma Mack was admitted to the hospital. (She is fine now!) But since Uncle Mike and Aunt Sally were in from Williamstown, MA and staying at our condo for the week (when not sailing on Whitehawk), it was an added bonus to celebrate with them. We also fit in a short sunset dinghy ride...
On this day we give great thanks for our 2nd born son Jonathan Paul Mack -- named after Molly's maternal grandfather. Jonathan is a wonderful brother -- patient with and kind to both his older brother Daniel and younger brother Tommy (most of the time anyway)! 
During the last year he has learned to ride a two-wheeled bike, become a strong swimmer, evolved into a confident preschooler and continues to make beautiful artwork -- often mailing creations to our favorite artist-in-residence MeMe...
A few words to describe our 5-year-old guy: sweet, kind, gentle, positive, creative, wise, sharp, sensitive and silly!
And most of all...precious!
Happy Birthday Jono!
2 comments:
Way to go middle child! Simple pleasures are the best! I love this kid to death! Hairy Balls!
There seems to be a birthday party food theme going on in the Mack house. It's the perfect kid wish. Happy Birthday Jonathan!
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