happy birthday, David!

My little boy, I can't believe you are 3! Before I had you I was totally worried about having a boy. I had taught enough boys over the years who were rude, hyper and crazy to warrant my worries. You are the complete opposite! I am so thankful to have such a compassionate, patient, smart little guy. You have your moments - like running around the track to the popcorn song, but for the most part you would rather snuggle with mom and read a book than climb the furniture. You are finally starting to talk and it's so cute to see what is going on inside your head. Your first 3 word sentence was "I like snakes." Actually it was more like "I yike sakes." You still can't pronounce a multitude of sounds - like v's and f's and r's but I have confidence that will come. You actually enjoy practicing your sounds sheets which we do every night before bed. You love boy stuff - anything cars, bad guys, trains, etc. you totally gravitate toward; yet you play baby dolls and barbies with your sisters, too. You love jumping on the trampoline and you have had so much fun this summer camping and swimming and being outside.

You are a momma's boy through and through. Daddy still thinks you hate him. Probably because you used to close your eyes whenever he appeared in the room. Or scream if he tried to hold you or play with you. Now that you are a bit older you tolerate him much better. Except for when you randomly whack him as you walk past... You are very protective of me though - we think that is why you dislike your father so much - jealous!! You adore your sisters. You sometimes walk around just copying them to the tee - mimicking what they say as best you can. Everyone always fights over who gets to sit by you in the car and Libby often claims she can't go to the washroom without having you in there to watch her. (Go figure...) You love to say the prayer and every time it is the same: "Heabeny Fahdder, Yesus Chist, amen." To the point, I guess! One of the best things about you is your smile - it still takes you a good while to wake up or even just warm up in some situations but once it comes out you are the smiliest, laughable guy around.

You had a great birthday party! We went to north glenmore park and had a picnic with the family.

You got tons of cool gifts - Daddy was jealous of all your new star wars toys. You especially like your "bad guys" and your batman pyjamas - complete with cape.

Everyone was commenting on your patience as you opened your presents. Your sisters would bring you a gift and help you open the card and you would sit still and listen as it was read to you - even as you were rocking with excitement to open your gift.

Here is a picture of your train cake - you were so excited about your "choo-choo."

I love you, David!