Victor-isms for a birthday boy

Victor: I love you.
Me: I love you, too.
Victor: I was talking to myself.



He's spunky, snuggly, loving, cute, wild, vibrant, active, and bright.

Age 1

He's also easily angered, often dysregulated, scary, and hurtful.

But today, on his 5th birthday, we focus on the loving side.

Age 2

And the comedic side.

Victor: I spilled water.
Me: Okay, go ahead and find a new shirt and change your shirt.
Victor: But I got it all over my face. I need a new face, too.

Age 3

He's a true miracle and a special part of our family.

Age 4

Happy birthday to my candle-blowing-but-hair-singed 5 year old!

Counting my candles - just to be sure they didn't cheat me out of a year.

5 candles, just like 5 fingers, right?

Not quite, buddy.

That's it - 5!

 A little too close, oops.

Look at that spit fly!

Braille Uno, working on number recognition

Teacher moms always give gifts with education in mind

And one more, just because it's a beautiful day...

Victor: I'm getting used to bare footing.

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And when his sister called him on the phone to wish him a happy birthday...

Victor: Okay, Ana, we're going to talk about sharing. But you're not allowed to talk until I'm done talking.
Ana: Okay.
Victor: Now, kids, do you know what it means to share?
Ana: Yes.
Victor: No, don't talk til I'm done talking.

Ana: I need to go.
Victor: No, you can keep talking.
Ana: Can you go get Mom?
Victor: No, I want to keep talking.

Later...
Ana: Victor, I really need to go.
Victor: That makes me really sad. Does that make you sad?