Last year, when Boots turned four we had an amazing Justice League themed celebration (pictured below). I’m talking about homemade lightning bolt personal pizzas, handmade (well, really cut and glued) superhero capes, games, Clark Kent’s red telephone booth, individual cupcakes for each hero, and a metropolis tablescape to die for. This year, not so much. Last week it hit me that his birthday was fast approaching and that if any creative party planning was going…

So, Boots (my new nickname for the Lion), how old are you going to be tomorrow? Draws an imaginary five in the air with his finger. Are you excited? Uh-huh. Do you feel any different? Nods. How so? When I’m five I’m almost Gadget’s age and can go to his school. What’s your favorite thing about the Caterpillar? Um, one time she didn’t want bread and she fed me like a doctor. That’s why I…

Miss C and her two brothers.

Boots and Gadget splashing away.

I think they were watching a plane fly over.