happy birthday, Makai!

This guy turns 6 years old today. He wanted pancakes and eggs for breakfast, chicken nuggets for lunch, tacos for dinner ("no lettuce or tomatoes, though, or onions. just meat and cheese and ketchup"), and birthday brownies for dessert. We eat pretty healthy around here. He also asked, "Mom, can I hold Tevi all day since it's my birthday?"

3 of Mak's favorite things:

1. "playing the computer and watching TV on Saturday morning"
2. "looking at books. I like to sound out the words"
3. "chicken"

3 of Mak's not-so-favorite things:

1. "onions"
2. "when mom and dad get mad at me"
3. "running errands with mom"

I love you, Makai, and I always will. Even though you call me "one crazy woman" multiple times a day and make up your own swear words. Even though you can't keep your hands off the baby, away from the keyboard, or out of my hair. Even though you think tormenting your little sister is loads of fun. Even though you outgrow your clothes at a budget-busting rate. Even though you have selective hearing and an inability to stop moving. Even though mom needs a break from you once in a while and sometimes gets mad at you, know this: I LOVE YOU.