Can you believe Nathan is 8 years old already?!? Once, when Jeff and I were planning on starting a family, we heard other teachers say spring time was ideal for having a baby since maternity leave could roll into summer break and have a long time off with the baby. What we didn't consider was how busy the spring time is after that first year, between teaching (plus state testing) and spring activities for the boys, like swim lessons and t-ball, and us four just trying to enjoy the improving weather (like yard work or hiking). Now, Nathan's birthday always approaches at a time when our life verges on chaotic and every year I feel the pressure to plan something that matches the Pinterest version of kids' parties. This year, several weeks out I asked Nathan if he would like a Lego themed party after finding some fairly simple projects with cute effect for a party. Nathan loves Legos so naturally, I thought this would be the perfect theme. His response? Well, Mom...I
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