Look who's turning 3....who could it be???
Wow, yet again, I find myself totally amazed that I have a baby who is now turning 3. My goodness those 3 years flew by. It's almost as though my son is aging faster than anything else. However, I do feel a bit older myself.... lol! Hopefully, I don't look it though. Well, we won't go there....
Anyway, my son loves to help me. He loves to be of help in the kitchen by sweeping floors and spraying "chemicals" on the countertops. He also loves the paper towels. I am hoping that this love carries into his teens. Doubt that it will. I'm sure it will become less interesting and mundane. Cleaning...a delight for the young... a hassel for the old! lol He had Nicholas and Victoria spend the night and they played in the tub for about an hour. They played pirates and loved every minute of it. The delight that is found in soft squishy toys... I'm glad that we got it for him. He is a different child when other children are around. He couldn't be happier and more curious. He chimes in with the two children and is quick to get and keep my attention. He doesn't share me well with his friends or anyone else for that matter. Something so simple becomes huge if I am on the phone or tending to something else. It's sort of funny. At times I will get down to his level and just tell him that it's okay. And it's okay to have to wait a minute. Patience...NOT! I am trying to teach him to be patient as he gets easily annoyed it his cares are not being met.
We are planning a birthday party for him in 15 days...His actual birthday. I have invited about 20 children to his party, but not sure who all will make it. I am hoping that a lot of children show up so that he can feel special because we think he's just perfect. He's getting taller and into a 4T now. The issue that we are having a hard time with is cutting or trimming his nails. He freaks out and cries if he even sees the nail cutters. Although, he literally took matters into his own hands and cut his own nails last week. He cut them kind of short but we didn't have all the drama that we usually do if I cut them. I am hoping that he will master this skill and things won't appear to be so frightening.
He is still afraid of "monsters." The monsters usually come in the form of shadows. And he has been seeing or appears to see more and more. I've reassured him that there are no monsters and that he's fine. I don't think that I'm too convincing. I'm sure he will grow out of this phase, but while he is in it, I hate that he is scared. I want him to face the world with confidence and skill. He will master the monsters and they will disappear as he learns to reason it out. But, in a way the "monsters" still represent his innocence and youth. We will work through this and he will be fine. I can only hope.
He is getting better at sharing and is very independent. He can put his shoes on, dress himself and brush his own teeth. I still supervise all these skills just in case. Hmmm, what else? He still has his favorite blue pillow and finds comfort and security in hit. In fact, he just took it to the farm with him today. I wanted him to feel safe if he got tired and started to miss us. We take the pillow up and down the stairs and it usually stays in the forefront of his eyes. My little babydoll.
He loves, jellies, kawklick milk, chicken and hot dogs. Oh, and candy too. Would eat it a lot more if I let him.... Still enjoys baseball and the outdoors. He got a bike for Christmas and when the weather gets better, we'll work on riding it. He still loves Spiderman and anything that is soft. Takes a nap daily and likes to stay up late. We are working on that one.
He is doing well in areas of socialization and doesn't cry when we go to work in the morning. He is well liked in school because the kids call out his name to him when he arrives in his classroom.
He likes to be tickled and hide. He is absolutely amazing! He's perfect for us!
I'll write again after the party....
Love you, Mommy
Anyway, my son loves to help me. He loves to be of help in the kitchen by sweeping floors and spraying "chemicals" on the countertops. He also loves the paper towels. I am hoping that this love carries into his teens. Doubt that it will. I'm sure it will become less interesting and mundane. Cleaning...a delight for the young... a hassel for the old! lol He had Nicholas and Victoria spend the night and they played in the tub for about an hour. They played pirates and loved every minute of it. The delight that is found in soft squishy toys... I'm glad that we got it for him. He is a different child when other children are around. He couldn't be happier and more curious. He chimes in with the two children and is quick to get and keep my attention. He doesn't share me well with his friends or anyone else for that matter. Something so simple becomes huge if I am on the phone or tending to something else. It's sort of funny. At times I will get down to his level and just tell him that it's okay. And it's okay to have to wait a minute. Patience...NOT! I am trying to teach him to be patient as he gets easily annoyed it his cares are not being met.
We are planning a birthday party for him in 15 days...His actual birthday. I have invited about 20 children to his party, but not sure who all will make it. I am hoping that a lot of children show up so that he can feel special because we think he's just perfect. He's getting taller and into a 4T now. The issue that we are having a hard time with is cutting or trimming his nails. He freaks out and cries if he even sees the nail cutters. Although, he literally took matters into his own hands and cut his own nails last week. He cut them kind of short but we didn't have all the drama that we usually do if I cut them. I am hoping that he will master this skill and things won't appear to be so frightening.
He is still afraid of "monsters." The monsters usually come in the form of shadows. And he has been seeing or appears to see more and more. I've reassured him that there are no monsters and that he's fine. I don't think that I'm too convincing. I'm sure he will grow out of this phase, but while he is in it, I hate that he is scared. I want him to face the world with confidence and skill. He will master the monsters and they will disappear as he learns to reason it out. But, in a way the "monsters" still represent his innocence and youth. We will work through this and he will be fine. I can only hope.
He is getting better at sharing and is very independent. He can put his shoes on, dress himself and brush his own teeth. I still supervise all these skills just in case. Hmmm, what else? He still has his favorite blue pillow and finds comfort and security in hit. In fact, he just took it to the farm with him today. I wanted him to feel safe if he got tired and started to miss us. We take the pillow up and down the stairs and it usually stays in the forefront of his eyes. My little babydoll.
He loves, jellies, kawklick milk, chicken and hot dogs. Oh, and candy too. Would eat it a lot more if I let him.... Still enjoys baseball and the outdoors. He got a bike for Christmas and when the weather gets better, we'll work on riding it. He still loves Spiderman and anything that is soft. Takes a nap daily and likes to stay up late. We are working on that one.
He is doing well in areas of socialization and doesn't cry when we go to work in the morning. He is well liked in school because the kids call out his name to him when he arrives in his classroom.
He likes to be tickled and hide. He is absolutely amazing! He's perfect for us!
I'll write again after the party....
Love you, Mommy
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