...Our baby boy turned Nine.
Corey woke up to find a "Happy Birthday, Love Dad" note Terry left on the counter before he headed off to work. Corey thought it was pretty special because when I got home that was the first thing he told me. And when Cameron said, "I was the first to wish you Happy Birthday," Corey quickly responded, "Nu-uh, Dad was, He left me a note!"
I spent the majority of Corey's birthday running around and getting things together for his birthday party that evening. A quick run to Stephenville followed by a quick run to Cleburne. Yep, two different towns - two different directions....some of the joys of living in the sticks.
We planned on having grilled hot dogs at 7. Which was way too long for Corey to wait. His excitement increased throughout the day, while his patience decreased. He could hardly wait for everyone to get to the house. Once they got here, he could barely wait for everyone to get finished eating dinner. I think he ate his hot dog in one bite, and was asking, "Are you done?" He even cleaned up everyone's plates in hopes of of speeding up the process. Finally, we were all was finished and it was the moment he had been waiting for...time to open presents.
He got everything he was wanting. A Dale Jr. beach towel (which he says he is hiding from Dad), a watergun, new swim shorts, an electronic light saber with batteries, Mario Galaxy for Wii, one size fits all - Cash, and a bright green bicycle. He could barely decide what to do first, shoot someone with watergun, ride his bike, head to the room to play videogames, run outside in the dark to see his light saber glow, or jump in the pool so he could dry off with his new towel. He did squeeze in a quick, "Will you put this money up, so we can go to the store," and then I'm pretty sure he did everything within ten minutes and then repeated his list.
When he got settled down, he threw his arms around our necks, and said he had a Great Birthday! Makes your heart happy. I am very greatful our family was here to help make Corey's birthday Great!
This birthday marked the last year of the single digits for Corey. Next year he hits the doubles. Milestones....10, 13, 16...time just keeps on flying by.
Until next time...
...We're gonna keep on doin' it Townley Style!
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