My daughter’s 5th birthday was yesterday.  5 years!  I can’t believe I’ve managed to keep a human being alive and well for 5 years (most of the credit goes to my wife, of course).  Sometimes, it feels like it’s been about 5 hours.  I can remember every detail of July 28, 2004 like it was yesterday.  Other times, it feels like it’s been 500 years.

I really love this age.  She starts kindergarten in a few weeks, and she’s been practicing her counting and reading to get ready.  She’s got such a personality.  She’s actually become one of my best friends.  It’s funny: sometimes during the day when something goes wrong, I think, ”I wish my kid was here.  She’d understand.”  Some people are “baby” people…they love having infants around.  Not me.  I’ll take a pre-schooler that you can have an actual conversation with any day.