Eight is Great!

Hard to believe...Bubba is eight. (Am I old enough to have an eight year old?! I know Luke is.... but me??!) :)

The day seemed so far away, yet I can vividly remember thinking about this age when he was only a few weeks old. (Wondering what he would look like and what kind of little boy he would grow up to be).

I can hardly believe it..... I don't know if he can believe it.

(For years he has been telling me he wasn't growing up)

Eight things about Bubba:

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  He can't stay mad or angry. In fact, he will most likely forget about the incident five minutes after it happens. This is one of my most favorite things about Bubba. No grudges for Bubba!
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  He has no sense of smell---which can be a good and bad thing. Bubba loves it when I ask him to smell something....or tell him he stinks. Since he has never been able to smell, he doesn't know what it means for something to stink. I feel sorry for his future roommates...or wife. :)
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  He loves to read! He hates to be TOLD to read, but he can be found reading almost anything at anytime.
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  According to his daddy, Bubba is a great snuggler. I wouldn't know since he hasn't been interested in snuggling mama since he was a few months old! :)
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  We think he went to law school while in the womb. This boy can try to argue his way out of anything. Nothing is ever his fault--- His nickname while I was on maternity leave was "Johnny Cochran." I would ask him if he got a "buck" pulled at school and the more questions I asked, the more confused I got. Finally I gave up. This boy has more and more excuses and scenarios.....
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  He should of been born a woman...because this boy loves to carry around a bag or backpack of some sort. He is kind of a pack rat. If you tell him you are going on a bike ride, it takes him another 10 minutes to gather items to put in his bag to take on the ride. He'll pack snacks, beverages, books, maps, toys....and any other provision he can think of.
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  He is a great side kick. I think he'll be one of those buddies that will go anywhere or do anything at a moment's notice. Spontaneous! I think he gets this from me and his daddy...and will be a great attribute in a roommate and husband!
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  He's always on the move. RARELY, if ever, have I seen the boy walk somewhere. Must be the secret as to how he stays so slim!

Bubba's birthday was on a Friday (lucky dog) so he got a 2 days to celebrate.

Friday afternoon Luke picked him up from school and took him to lunch at his favorite place---Subway.

He brought Lofthouse cookies back for his class to enjoy. His teacher was smart and handed them out minutes before the end of the day.

For dinner Bubba got to pick the place again and he chose California Pizza Kitchen because he got a free kids meal for his birthday. (yay) Grandma and Grandpa Hogue joined us....and it was delicious. Overpriced, but delicious.

Saturday Bubba got to pick a few friends to take to lunch and a movie. He was so excited to have buddy time---he didn't care what they did. It was a boys only party, so Petunia and mama stayed home. It was kind of strange at first since I have been planning his birthday parties for the past 7 years....but it was nice to stay home and relax.

Luke loved taking the boys out and all the boys were so good. They ate McDonald's for lunch and went to see the Percy Jackson movie. We love you Bubba!