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Good morning, Early Birds. The Republican National Convention is being held a few blocks from where Theodore Roosevelt another former president seeking to return to the White House was shot in 1912. Like Donald Trump, Roosevelt survived the attempted assassination. Send tips to earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us.

January 23, 1997 LineRed Station LocationOne block east of Rockville Pike between Halpine Road and Twinbrook Parkway (elevator accessible) Metro Parking AvailabilityPark & Ride Spaces: 1,098Daily Fee: $1.00, free on weekends and federal holidaysKiss & Ride Spaces: 37

Gone are the days of balloons and a Victoria sponge. If your baby is having a birthday, there's only one way to celebrate: with a cake smash. The craze started in the US, and over the past few years, parents across the UK have been joining in.

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When summer and its warm weather arrive, people are ready to dive into the water to cool off. Before you take that plunge, though, experts warn that water temperatures in lakes, oceans and pools can be still cold at the start of the season, which can cause hypothermia.