My little man turned 3 this month! Most days, I need to remind myself of the fact that he's only 3, because I cannot get over how much he has learned and grown since coming into our lives. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I've spent a lot of time writing about some of the negative phases we've had lately (hitting babies, pooping pants, etc)... but the truth is, Andrew is truly a blessing.
Here are a few of the fun things that Andrew is doing now:
- He says "Hi!" to everyone we pass at the store, walking to the park, wherever.
- He asks every day at dinner, "How was your day, mommy?"
- He frequently says, "It's going to be great!" (a line from Winnie the Pooh)
- He still loves to read and look at books
- He knows the letters A, M, S, E and O without fail. (This isn't the best letter recognition in his class, but it still makes me very proud anyway!)
- He can spell his name.
- He says "You're beautiful," and then tells me to say "Awwww."
- When I'm mad at him he asks, "Want to sing with me?"
- He picks flowers for me on every walk we go on. (I doubt our neighbors love this one as much.)
- He can easily entertain himself now... a couple trucks or planes and some dirt and he's one happy kid.
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| On the carousel after watching "Planes: Fire and Rescue" - his first movie! |
His first "class" - gymnastics!
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| I picked these for you, Mommy! |
A boy and his bear:
For Andrew's birthday, we had a small party at our house. We had the neighbors over, and for a special treat - Grammy was in town (will post more on her visit soon)! At the last minute, we somehow threw a "Planes" themed party together and our big gift - a trampoline - arrived. (Which of course, I have zero pictures of, only video!) Andrew had a blast celebrating his birthday and is already talking about next year!
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| The kitchen and dining room were decorated when he woke up in the morning. |
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| Opening presents! |
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| His first Planes toy - a glider! |
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| El Chu (He also got 3 planes from his friends Bash and Pyper, a Fire and Rescue Dusty from Mom-Mom, a Dusty bell for his bike, a Planes 3-D book, and two Planes cards from Gram and Pop and Grammy! Again, this theme was completely unplanned until the day before.) |
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| A train set from Aunt Amanda was a hit! |
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Another Dr. Foster is in the house! Grammy gave Andrew a Doctor's kit and outfit...
since that's what they play when she comes to visit. |
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| Addison got in on the action! |
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The trampoline arrived just in time for the neighbors to come help set it up!
Thank goodness for Jason and Steve! |
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From left to right - Pyper (3), Bash (5), Andrew (3!), and Shelby (3)
Not pictured - Addison (6 months) and Holly (9 months) |
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| Grammy was a hit at the party - the girls (and Andrew) loved playing with her! |
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| Super Andrew... getting tired at the end of a very exciting, long day. |
Happy birthday Buddy. Mommy and Daddy love you.
