Happy third birthday John! We can’t believe you are three! You are getting so big and handsome.
We celebrated your birthday early this year since we would be in AZ/MN traveling on your actual birthday. You have grown and changed so much over this past year.
We had a pretty big change this year with the sale of our home. Mom and I were both a little worried about how the transition would go since you were so accustomed to your room at Ashland. You proved our doubts wrong though and did so well with the transition to Nana’s house! Not once did you complain about missing your old room or house. I think you are just so excited about being at Nana’s, but also, you are maturing and understanding change as well. When we moved into Nana’s you even helped with Stephen’s transition. The first few weeks we were there was not so easy for him, but you stepped right up to the challenge and helped sing him to sleep every night….”Ni ni beef, ni ni beef” it was so stinkin cute! Stephen really liked it too as he has really started to look up to you as a big brother.
Speaking of big brother, you have really taken that role on this year. Lately, there have been occasions where Stevie has been sad and you have been quick to go over and say, “Ok Stevie? Ok?” Just tonight, Stephen was a little upset when you had a cookie and he didn’t, and immediately you ran to him and told him it was ok and asked him, “You cookie beef?” You took his hand and led him into the kitchen to find a cookie. Mom handed him a small corner piece of a toffee bar and you immediately said, “Too little! Beef like BIG cookie.” …always looking out for your brother!
Do the (clap, clap) potty dance! You asked to start potty training all on your own John! Mom and I were planning on potty training you on our extended vacation down in AZ, but about a month before heading down you got up one morning and said, “No more diapers!” And that was that. Since then, you have been outstanding at potty training and have had minimal accidents. This is mostly because you wanted to do this – you set your mind to being done with diapers, and have followed through. Your big thing lately has been wanting to ‘stand up’ while you go. (Dad has to hold you up so that you can make it in) Just for the record, you prefer briefs and not tidy whities or boxers!
Another big thing that has become part of our daily lives is you helping out around the house. “Self!” Is often heard, meaning, ‘I want to do this myself!’ You really want to be involved and are curious as to how things are done. A few of the things you like to do yourself lately have been; getting dressed, helping mom in the kitchen (especially cracking eggs – this is done by counting to three (cracking the egg each time) and then squishing the egg into oblivion with one hand into the fry pan, oy!) You also like getting into the car and into your car seat, moving the clothes from the washer to the dryer, brushing your teeth, buckling your shoes, and the list goes on. Mom and I have really enjoyed watching you develop and learn to do so many things.
A few things you enjoy right now. First, taking care of Sabo. It has always been your job to take care of sabo over at Nana’s and now that we are staying there you have taken ownership of that job. Walking him and feeding him and telling him to go to his bed are all your jobs….poor little sabo has gained about 10 lbs since you started feeding him! (Sabo is supposed to get one scoop and four dog nuggets in one meal…this is usually doubled because you do one scoop for you and one for beef and then usually throw in a few dog biscuits for good measure!) However, sabo has really enjoyed all the playing outside with you and Stevie. The second thing you really enjoy and have taken to is technology. It is so amazing how quick you have picked up on technology that is brand new to the world and that mom and I don’t even fully know how to use. One such thing is Gamma’s iPad and Papa’s iPhone. It only took one time and you quickly understood the touch screen technology. You flip through the apps and find the games you want like there is nothing to it! You have even purchased a few things….. Lastly, you have really enjoyed ice skating this winter. Nana has taken you a few times, and Mom and I went with you as well. This last time that we went, you brought your new hockey stick and pucks and shot the pucks into the net while on skates!
We can’t wait for what this next year brings and are so blessed by you each and every day John! You have a great smile and can brighten up anyone’s day! Happy third birthday son!
Love Mom and Dad
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