Breakfast and Birthdays

"Jack, how old did you turn on your birthday?"

Jack- "Breakfast."


Yes. Very matter-of-factly my son happily tells anyone who is interested in his recent birthday that he turned "breakfast". We don't really know why. But its cute, so we go with it. :)

He knows that he's three years old now and will tell you as long as you don't ask. If you ask, it's "breakfast".

That's just an example of the incredibly lovable personality of my now three-year-old boy.

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When I was pregnant with Jack I prayed for many things for him. One of those things was for him to have a big personality like his daddy. Growing up, I was always shy. And looking back as an adult, I feel like being shy is hard on a kid. People are drawn to outgoing personalities like that of my husband. So I prayed that God would bless Jack with Josh's extroverted personality. And I believe its safe to say that he did.

Our boy never meets a stranger. He waves and says hello to every stranger we pass in the grocery store. He tries to pick up other people's babies. He sings aloud to his preschool class as they all go to sleep on their cots.

Last night Josh and I were standing in the driveway talking to a neighbor when Jack runs out with no clothes on and announces that he's going to take a bath with the new bath toys that our friend/neighbor had brought him for his birthday.

Prayers answered. He's not shy at all.

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So for Jack's third birthday we decided on a Toy Story birthday party theme. Not because he watches toy story. If you know this kid at all, you know that he doesn't watch TV. Nope. He's WAYYY too busy to be slowed down by cartoons. And if he ever does watch TV, for about 5 seconds, he wants to watch Golf. Seriously.

Anyway, we chose Toy Story because he has a Toy Story book that is 100% in Spanish- mom's mistake-that he loves because it makes lots of sound effects and we just have to make up the story as we go because we don't read Spanish.

Jack loved his party and thinks that he should get to open presents every day of his life now. Although, most toys go unnoticed next to toothbrushes. We know. Its weird. Our toddler is OBSESSED with toothbrushes. He calls them his TT's and he washes them in the bathtub at least one time everyday. Its really the only time he "plays" by himself so I appreciate the quiet while it lasts. And it lasts a good 20 minutes considering that he has over 100 toothbrushes he has to go through each time. :)

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Some other things of note about our boy right now...

-His favorite past time is to "sassle" (wrestle) with his Daddy. I used to be so worried about him being too physically active but as of late I have learned to embrace it and be thankful that he is healthy enough to jump on the bed and get thrown around by his dad. They're making sweet memories that I'm sure he'll treasure until he becomes a dad himself one day.

-We are signing him up for rag ball! Eek! I'm super excited and nervous about this one. We were told that Jack probably wouldn't have the physical stamina to play any sports but he is SO active and healthy so we are going for it. He will wear protective gear and let's be honest, probably just stand there and not really know what to do most of the time anyway. :) But it will be SO cute to watch him in his little ball uniform!

-Jack is still doing GREAT in school! He has learned SO much and loves his teachers and friends. He never complains about going and hasn't cried about being there all year. It's been such a blessing to know he's in such wonderful care and that he's learning and growing all the time. Plus, he's not been sick all year. He keeps a runny nose but nothing doctor-visit worthy. What a blessing!

-We have Jack's three year check up coming up with Dr. Farr and then his six month check up with cardio in a couple of months.

Life continues to fly by as we do our best to soak up the sweet age he is at right now. He is the funniest, silliest boy I have ever met and I must admit that I'm quite smitten with every little thing he does. Like most gushy moms, I wish I could freeze time and keep him small forever BUT since time won't stop, I'm just thankful for everyday that he grows. What a miracle he is.

"And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit" Luke 1:80