"tree"

Turning "tree" was the best day of this kid's life! It was August 10, like a million years ago. He insisted on a Cougar blue cake, a pool party, and lots of fun -- and boy did we deliver (although he was disappointed that the Cougar blue was "light" blue)! So so grateful to have this kid as my firstborn. He is a handful, energetic, silly, sweet, and smarter than any three-year-old I know! Love you, baby boy.

Every day (maybe more than once), Danny and I have a conversation that goes like this -- 

"Danny, will you just stop growing up and stay my baby boy forever?"

"No, Mom... I need to grow up so I can go to work with my Dad!"

And later...

"Danny, will you always by my little boy?"

"No, Mom, but when I'm all grown up and even a Daddy, I will still take care of you!"

I mean, seriously. I love those conversations. Three has already had it's challenges, but the joys of watching this one grow up, learn, discover new things, play with friends, go to PRESCHOOL (what?), and become a big brother make it all worth it. I just hope that as he grows older we can successfully channel this strong-willed creature toward purposes of good ;) 

First REAL clubs. What a lucky kid!