January
Over Christmas break you learned how to write Peirce.
After fixing something that had broke you said "That's what boys do."
You say the sweetest things sometimes like when I said here comes Everett and you responded by saying "with surprise of love" as you gave me a big hug.
I said thank you for cleaning the toy room and you said "Yep! That's what big boys do."
As you are getting older I so badly want to teach you to always be kind to everyone, to be everyone's friend. It hurts so much to see kids playing alone. I pray that you will not be one of those lonely kids but even more I pray you will be one of the kids that shows kindness and love to everyone.
One day you wanted to create the puppet show from one of your favorite books, if you give a moose a muffin. We made sock puppets and the backdrop from the book to go with them.
You and dad playing in the fort in the front room hiding from aliens.
You ask almost every day when it is going to snow.
You ask all the time to have nana and papa come and take you to cracker barrel and to have grandma and grandpa come and plant a garden in the yard.
One night I asked you to go brush your teeth for bedtime and to my amazement I came in a few minutes later and you were finishing your teeth and getting ready for bed. I was very proud you listened.
February
You gave your first talk in primary at church. You weren't nervous and did such a good job.
You love sending letters in the mail to family. You always include a flower and picture you've drawn.
As you gave me a big hug one day you said "I love you! Always do what I want you to do." It was funny and kind of a sweet thing to say.
It is the sweetest when you walk Nathan to nursery all on your own on Sundays and then take yourself to primary.
I asked what you were looking at outside the kitchen window. Your reply "That tree. It is the biggest of life!"
Lately getting you to smile for pictures is the biggest challenge.
We finally had a snow day and you were so happy. Nana and papa were here to play with you and built the cutest snowman with you.
You wore your pajamas inside out one night because you thought it might help it snow.
You love waking up in the mornings and doing art.
I love when you draw a picture for Nathan and put it outside his bedroom door while he is napping.
I don't know where you learned it but the repeat everything I say game is one of your favorites. You especially like to do it when I'm upset at you.
March
Depending on who tucks you in bed each night you want either mom or dad to come in after and give you another hug and kiss. One night you asked dad to come in and kiss you goodnight after he was done putting Nathan to sleep. I said you'll probably already be asleep by the time he comes in but I'll have him come in anyway. Sure enough within a couple minutes you were already sound asleep. What Stephen said to me when he came back out of your room really stuck with me. He said when you have no worries there is no reason not to fall asleep right away. I don't know if that's why you fall asleep so quickly every night but I like to think that could be a big reason why. I hope you continue having no worries as long as possible.
One day you came up to me and said "I'm gonna go get fancy!" Then you put socks on your hands and underwear on your head. It was pretty hilarious.
"Happy Mrs kisses day." The first thing you said to me one morning when you woke up and came into my room.
Your latest obsession is dinosaurs. I was surprised when you suddenly found a love for them because you have never shown any interest at all in them before now. Watching dino Dan and dinosaur train has taught you the name and facts about so many dinosaurs. It is pretty incredible how much you learned about dinosaurs in such a small amount of time. I have loved this little obsession of yours.
You had the cutest little voice for a few days when you had a cold.
Going to the dentist was an awful experience. Hopefully next time will be a little better.
I love watching you change and grow and become so creative with everything you do. I love watching what you draw and how you create and build different things with your legos. You are such a smart little boy with a loving heart.
Over Christmas break you learned how to write Peirce.
After fixing something that had broke you said "That's what boys do."
You say the sweetest things sometimes like when I said here comes Everett and you responded by saying "with surprise of love" as you gave me a big hug.
I said thank you for cleaning the toy room and you said "Yep! That's what big boys do."
As you are getting older I so badly want to teach you to always be kind to everyone, to be everyone's friend. It hurts so much to see kids playing alone. I pray that you will not be one of those lonely kids but even more I pray you will be one of the kids that shows kindness and love to everyone.
One day you wanted to create the puppet show from one of your favorite books, if you give a moose a muffin. We made sock puppets and the backdrop from the book to go with them.
You and dad playing in the fort in the front room hiding from aliens.
You ask almost every day when it is going to snow.
You ask all the time to have nana and papa come and take you to cracker barrel and to have grandma and grandpa come and plant a garden in the yard.
One night I asked you to go brush your teeth for bedtime and to my amazement I came in a few minutes later and you were finishing your teeth and getting ready for bed. I was very proud you listened.
February
You gave your first talk in primary at church. You weren't nervous and did such a good job.
You love sending letters in the mail to family. You always include a flower and picture you've drawn.
As you gave me a big hug one day you said "I love you! Always do what I want you to do." It was funny and kind of a sweet thing to say.
It is the sweetest when you walk Nathan to nursery all on your own on Sundays and then take yourself to primary.
I asked what you were looking at outside the kitchen window. Your reply "That tree. It is the biggest of life!"
Lately getting you to smile for pictures is the biggest challenge.
We finally had a snow day and you were so happy. Nana and papa were here to play with you and built the cutest snowman with you.
You wore your pajamas inside out one night because you thought it might help it snow.
You love waking up in the mornings and doing art.
I love when you draw a picture for Nathan and put it outside his bedroom door while he is napping.
I don't know where you learned it but the repeat everything I say game is one of your favorites. You especially like to do it when I'm upset at you.
March
Depending on who tucks you in bed each night you want either mom or dad to come in after and give you another hug and kiss. One night you asked dad to come in and kiss you goodnight after he was done putting Nathan to sleep. I said you'll probably already be asleep by the time he comes in but I'll have him come in anyway. Sure enough within a couple minutes you were already sound asleep. What Stephen said to me when he came back out of your room really stuck with me. He said when you have no worries there is no reason not to fall asleep right away. I don't know if that's why you fall asleep so quickly every night but I like to think that could be a big reason why. I hope you continue having no worries as long as possible.
One day you came up to me and said "I'm gonna go get fancy!" Then you put socks on your hands and underwear on your head. It was pretty hilarious.
"Happy Mrs kisses day." The first thing you said to me one morning when you woke up and came into my room.
Your latest obsession is dinosaurs. I was surprised when you suddenly found a love for them because you have never shown any interest at all in them before now. Watching dino Dan and dinosaur train has taught you the name and facts about so many dinosaurs. It is pretty incredible how much you learned about dinosaurs in such a small amount of time. I have loved this little obsession of yours.
You had the cutest little voice for a few days when you had a cold.
Going to the dentist was an awful experience. Hopefully next time will be a little better.
I love watching you change and grow and become so creative with everything you do. I love watching what you draw and how you create and build different things with your legos. You are such a smart little boy with a loving heart.
