5 yrs. and counting . .

I was not able to write yesterday because Aidan and I didn't get home from work and "school" until 5:30pm and then it was snacks and quiet time (also known as mom taking a nap while Aidan watches tv, educational tv of course).  Then Ryan came home early (7pm) for the first time all week and we all headed to Cantina Laredo!  Yesterday was our 5 yr anniversary!  It seems like only "older people" could be married 5 years.  Surely not us!  Aren't we still 22?  Funny how the mind plays tricks on us.  Will I be 50 one day and still feel like I'm 22??

Anyway- yes, Ryan and I are actually going to do something to celebrate our anniversary.  Tonight we are going to eat at The Village.  Ryan's mom is going to watch Aidan.  He will be in Gree heaven.  I haven't been to this restaurant in a 4 years.  Looking forward to a date with the hubby.

2 notes about Aidan:

-He was actually a fairly well-behaved child with decent table manners at dinner last night!!  I don't know why but I'm hoping it wasn't a fluke!  We actually had a good family dinner in public!

-When we were in Gonzales for my HS reunion we were having a birthday lunch for Jacques and Jacques asked, "What does he want for his birthday?"  I said, "I don't know.  Aidan, What do you want for your birthday from Parrain?"  Aidan said plain as day, "I want a big oh elephant."  We all died laughing of course.  But yesterday as we pulled up to the house, I noticed yet another package on our doorstep.  I thought, "Geez- not another present.  When is Aidan's birthday gonna be over? He is getting so spoiled!  Well, you guessed it- in true Jacques style-it was a BIG OH ELEPHANT!  Aidan loved it and said, "It's just what I asked for!"  Parrain- you did not disappoint!  On another note- this incident makes me smile because it reminds me that Aidan will have some South Louisiana inherently.  Ever since I met Ryan he has made fun of me (basically all coon-asses) for the way we all say Big-O or Big OH- not sure how to really spell it.  I am so glad that Aidan will not be a cookie-cutter Shrevport-ian.  He will have little hints of his cajun heritage!!