5 1/2

Will turned 5 1/2 on February 18, when we were in Paris, so my update is a bit late. I've seen tons of birthday questionnaires in the blog world lately, so here's our version.

All about Will at 5 1/2

My favorite food is lemon.

My favorite sport to play is soccer.

The best show on TV is Word Girl.

My favorite thing to learn about in school is computers because we play games!

If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to Washington to see if it is like Washington, D.C.

My favorite color is yellow.

When I grow up, I'm going to be a scientist that studies chemistry.

My favorite song is "Try Again" by the Imagination Movers.

The book I'm loving right now is Mrs. Mean. (I have no idea what this is, but Will said he read it at school.)

Three words that describe me are happy, smart and curious.

When I was little, I used to go to the science museum.

My favorite season of the year is summer because there are cherries in the summer.

The snack I like best is apples or cherries. (It is funny that Will keeps insisting that he likes cherries because he really did not like them at all last summer!)

One food I really dislike is blueberries.

My best friends are Chloe and Karis.

If I had one wish, it would be that I could live in a shell.

My best memory is taking an elevator in Washington D.C. to a spooky hallway (in the subway system?).

My favorite toy is Candyland.

At night I like to sleep with my music on.

I really like to go to the science museum.

Will has changed so much in the past six months. He's blossomed at school, loves to read chapter books and play freeze tag with his friends, and is fascinated with numbers and science. He is curious, asks lots of questions and has a definite goofy streak (usually at bad times like when we're getting ready for bed or school!). Will is getting better at trying new activities, but it still takes him a few sessions to warm up to the new change and start to enjoy himself. He continues to love soccer and has recently started enjoying art class. At home, Will has a great imagination, loves to build with Legos, and is usually a good helper for me, especially when we play "Blood." The basic premise of this game is that I am the heart giving instructions and he is the blood, racing around the body (picking up toys, etc). Will seems so grown-up already but I know he is still my little boy when he holds my hand tight and gives me three hugs and three kisses whenever we say goodbye. I love my big 5 1/2 year-old-boy!