T is three today--hooray! In some ways, he still seems like a little baby to me (especially when he refuses to be potty trained) but in other ways, he seems so grown up. He wants to do everything that H does and loves all of his older brother's toys, books, and stuffed animals. He is also quite possibly the most contrary person I know. A typical conversation with T:
T: I want some grapes.
Me: Ok, here you go.
T: NO! I don't want them.
Me: Alright. (Wait for a minute.)
T: I do want grapes.
He can't wait to start preschool in the Fall. It's only one morning a week, though, so I wonder how he's going to handle being home the other four mornings with me and two newborn babies since H will be in kindergarten. Could be interesting. Although, he did inform me a few weeks ago that he loves babies. He does enjoy talking to the babies, patting my belly, running cars over my belly, and posing Power Ranger action figures on it.
Three favorite things about T:
1. I've trained all my kids to be affectionate but it's really worked well with T. He'll run up to me and give me a "big kiss," which involves grabbing my face and kissing my cheek really hard. Apparently, these things must be done with force. And he's awesome about telling me he loves me. Nothing like teaching boys to give their moms hugs. It's a must in my book.
2. This kid loves to run. S loves to dance, H loves baseball, and T may very well join the track team in high school. He loves sports in general, but he loves running the most. When he was younger, he would run all over the kitchen for long periods of time. He also likes to run outside by the fence where he can check out his shadow.
3. As crazy as he can sometimes be with his temper tantrums and wanting everything in the house to belong to him, he is very thoughtful. He always wants to include his siblings in everything. He says hi to everyone he sees. He gets concerned if I say I'm more tired than usual or in pain. He is a very sweet boy and we're so glad he's part of our family!
Happy birthday, T!
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I have to agree about the hug part. I always have to practically bribe H to hug me. But T, if I look at him and say his name really excitedly, he'll always run and jump into my arms. (well, he used to when he was a little smaller) And one of my favorite T stories comes from when I was pregnant and he loved poking my belly and laughing at it, saying, "look at your belly!" I also love that he knows my kids names. And I hope he'll do good with the twins. He's always really gentle around mine... of course that is usually because he's being carefully watched by you. :)
This blog is adorable Tennille. I hope all is well. I finally figuring out this whole blogging thing, and it is fun! It was fun catching up on your life.
Happy Birthday T! Our neighborhood basketball team sure is growing up fast! When I was walking this morning he was at the window waving bye to A. then he saw us and just kept on waving and smiling till we were around the corner. SO cute.
i love this picture of t...he is such a cutie!j
I too love the picture. He seems to me to be a BFG in training (not so much on the big yet, but gentle and friendly) I can't wait to see how he grows. And especially to see how he is with A & N to come!
He is so dang cute Happy Birthday
I can't beleive he's three! I feel like he was just born. He is so adorable! Happy Birthday
That picture is priceless. It's been fun to watch him grow, he cracks me up!
Hooray for T! Wow, 3 already so crazy. Anyway, we are all for the running thing around here and hope T had the greatest birthday.
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