My buddy turns 7

My baby is 7. At 6:57 PM on March 27, 2003, Aidan Robert came into this world. What a day that was! He made me a mom, that gives him a special part of my heart.

He told me he was boss of the week. The week?! I think he is always boss around here. He asked for a poke ball cake and dinner at Outback. We obliged. So, the Boss got his wish. We went bowling at Country Lanes in Manalapan. Which was fun. Rob and I didn't score that much better than the kids. OOPS! Aidan wanted to eat at the concession stand, so the Boss got his way. (It wasn't half bad actually). We had a fun family day. A nice way to spend my baby's birthday.

I was lucky to go into his classroom three times this week. I was a mystery reader, and he told me "if you are ever a reader, THIS is the book you will read and you will make a goodie bag too" The book was Harold and The Purple Crayon and he insisted each child gets a purple crayon and a little pad. Do you know how hard it is to find that many purple crayons?
I also went in for his bday celebration. I read an Arthur story and we had icecream (purchased through the cafeteria, modern times!). Delaney and Logan came and that was cute. Delaney fit right in. I heard her talking Taylor Swift with some of the girls. Logan ate every last drip of icecream. Just as expected.More concerned with the sweets than anything else. Aidan was proud to show off his siblings. On Friday I went back in for my Room Parent duties - a craft. I love seeing Aidan in his element. He has a great group of friends. :)
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Some facts about Aidan at 7.
Aidan wants to be a policeman when he grows up. He likes black and red and all things Pokemon. He loves hamburgers, quesadillas and hot wings. He thinks he is a rock star and his favorite song is "Bad to the Bone" He has lost 7 teeth so far.
He rides a two wheeler like a crazy man.Crazier by he day. He still wants bike ramps. (no!) He plays football in Allentown and baseball in Robbinsville. He loves kickball and plays it at recess everyday (and his socks are permanently stained from the dirt). He is a Cub Scout. He takes swim lessons at Peddie. Our neighbors got a basketball net and he shoots baskets daily.
He is my buddy, he is such a good kid and so smart. My numbers kid. I tell him I am following him, whereever he goes as an adult. He tells me he is taking the last spot in the town. Maybe he will move to Venus. Yea, sure. This is the same boy who insists I cuddle with him nightly,tuck him in "just right" and sleeps with his two kitty cats. He wants to be a tough kid but he isn't. And that makes me happy. He wants to be independent, craves it at times, but at the same time, I am still the one he wants when he is hurt, upset, or needs a cuddle. I hope it stays like that forever. Aidan and I have a special bond. His smile and his laugh melts my heart, everyday.