3

How on earth did my youngest child turn 3 already?  I swear we just came home from the hospital. 

At 3, our sweet little man is just such a joy.  He is obsessed with all things dinosaur.  I've read more books, watched Dinosaur 40 times in 3 weeks, and pronounced more strange names than I ever thought possible.  I even found dinosaur underwear to entice him to be potty trained.  (More on that in a different post)

He is so much like Mark, it's scary.  Not just in looks.  He can't ever sit still, if he does we know we are in for sick germs.  He loves to play, play, play.  When he is sick, he is a carbon copy of his dad, Grandpa B, and Uncle Kevin.  This is not a compliment.  I mean I want to jump from a moving vehicle when he's sick.  But, he is such a sweet boy always wanting to be with his sister.  Saying I love you out loud all the time and signing it as well.  He simply melts my heart and saves me every year at this time. 

 

I love you little man!  I hope you always have such a happy heart and love for your family.

So fast

Andon is officially 2 years old. These past two years have gone so fast. Our little man came along at just the right time for mama. Having to take care of a newborn & Sierra was the right way, for me, to get through losing mom. He is obsessed with all things with wheels. Finally saying please when he wants something (usually suckers) and plays so well with his sister it is scary. I hope that lasts for a while. It rocks having them entertain each other sometimes.

Andon has acclimated to the new house. He has trucks all over the place. And wants to go "ow-side" ALL day. Not so fun in this heat! At his well check today he was 26.8 lbs and 35.5 inches. Just 1/2 an inch shorter than his sister was at two. I'm not sure how accurate that measurement is though. He was screaming, kicking and wiggling as they were trying to measure him. Not a fan of the pediatrician.

Summer has gone so fast as well. School starts next Monday. We meet Sierra's teacher on Thursday night. She is extremely nervous about starting at a new school with new kids. But, I think she would be almost as nervous going back to her old school. Dad took her shopping today for her much wanted messenger bag and shoes while Andon and I hit the doctor. They had much more fun than we did for sure!

We have been home for a week now and have zero regrets. Mark is getting the scorpion problem under control and I am finally cooking again. Almost all of the boxes are unpacked. That is simply amazing! We are a happy happy family to finally have some space to move in.