How to Turn 5

• Wake-up very early when only your mom is awake.  Share your special birthday cereal (Captain Crunch) with her, then lay back down in bed to snuggle and talk about past birthdays
• Wait until your dad and brother wake up then jump on every bed in the house out of excitement
• Call your grandma and grandpa on video chat to open your first birthday presents from them.  Let your little brother hold your new dream light pillow because that's what 5-year olds do
• Invite your favorite friends over for a late morning swim

• Roll the BBQ down to the pool for some grilled hot dogs, chips and  fruit lunch
• If you're lucky enough to have a friend with an amazing mom, she will probably ask your mom what they are planning on for a birthday cake.  When your mom admits all she has are hostesses from the freezer, your friend's mom will bring a crocodile birthday cake, candles and a lighter so your mom doesn't have to worry about a thing.

• After wearing yourself out at the pool, take a little rest on your bed.
• Sneak out of your room before "rest time" is over and ask your dad to play WII together instead.  He'll probably say yes since it's your birthday.
• Head to Chick fil A for some of your favorite chicken sandwiches and a milkshake.  Eat as much ice cream as you want...after all, it's your big day!  Play on the toys and make some new friends.
• Go home to open presents from your mom and dad.  Clap your hands when you see your shiny new Razor scooter and immediately beg to open the Star Wars lego sets.
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• Ride your new scooter until the sun goes down.
• Brush your teeth, say your prayers, then proclaim to your mom that this was the best 5 year old birthday ever.

Birthday success!!

Caden's five year old favorites...
Food: Spagettios
Color: Orange
Friend: Sean
Place to go:  McDonalds
Toy: Baby Bear
Book: Space books
Movie: Nemo or Star Wars
Scripture story: Alma