Taking a leap

Yuri likes to climb up onto things and then jump. He makes some reckless plunges that make my hair stand. But I stop myself from trying to stop him because I remember doing the same thing when I was a kid. We loose that recklessness as we grow up because of all the accountability we are taking on. As we become more careful we also slow down and put too much analysis into things before taking a leap. It's the order of nature and the world would be chaotic otherwise. But I don't believe that we should forget that feeling of a fearless jump. That's why I let him have it, even if my heart drops to my knees. I want him to know and remember that awesome feeling of letting go of the fear.

First about the to-dos...

Upcoming is Yuri's birthday.
Here are the things to do.
- Call daycare and ask for list of names of children in his group.
- Talk to him this evening and ask him who he would like to see there
- Get small notepad with a fridge magnet and make a "Countdown to Yuri's birthday" with him.
- Add Alissa, Nicolas, and Ella to the list.
- Call Chuck e Cheese, make reservations
- Prepare invites, set them into cubbies on Tuesday morning with please rsvp note
- By Friday get RSVPs and call Chuck e Cheese to confirm
- maybe I should do a home party with an entertainer??
- get present. The Thomas station he liked at Mastermind.
- should I get the party stuff or is it going to be available at Chucky's ? Find out.