3 years old!

Oh, my little pumpkin....already three years old! These past three years have been so amazing, fun, challenging, exciting and by far better than I could have ever imagined.

There is no baby left in my 3 year old at all...he's officially a big boy. And ALL boy. Rocks, dirt, running. Sports, cars, trucks.

He's an awesome big brother. He talks to Cole (sometimes in baby talk....so cute) and wants to know why he's not talking back and asks to hold him a lot, but lets you know when he's finished.  He tries to help by putting his pacifier in his mouth when he's crying.

He's a sports fan. He loves playing all sports and is honestly good at all of them. He likes watching them on TV with Daddy as well.  Check out his golf swing here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSQv-9wyfnw&list=UUcX1LN-1rwjtP1u9_jkJTRg&index=1&feature=plcp

He's super smart (in my opinion!!) and has a great memory. He knows how to spell his name (verbally), but sometimes he leaves out the "e" at the end. He knows how to make an "H" and "U". He knows numbers like 36 and 78 are thirty-six and seventy-seven. He knows right and left. He knows his birthday, my birthday, and AJ's birthday.  He remembers everything, so you have to make sure that if you tell him something you plan on following through. :)

He's a good eater and will try anything. He even tried quinoa the other night, but wasn't a fan. He loves milk and water. He snacks on (and requests) things like bananas, apples, blueberries, celery and carrots. Although, he still could eat his weight in crackers and would eat only bread for dinner if I'd let him. He has a sweet tooth and candy is a big treat for him. (He would get an m&m as a reward while potty training)

He's social. He says hi to everyone....at the park, in the grocery store....and wants to know why they aren't saying hi back if they don't respond.  Sometimes it makes me sad when people ignore him!

He's independent. He loves to help and wants to do everything himself. He can dress himself pretty well, although sometimes some things end up backwards or shoes end up on the wrong feet.  He does a pretty good job brushing his teeth but still needs a good once over by mommy or daddy.

He's potty trained during the day but still wears a pull-up at night.

He loves books and playing outside.  He's also in to Toy Story, dinosaurs, shapes and is interested in constellations, thanks to his Twilight Turtle.

He's sweet and has great manners. He thanks me for making dinner at night.  He likes being rocked at night and would sleep with us if we would let him.

I love this little guy so much.  I can't wait to see him grow and see the student and friend that he turns in to in the coming year!