Levi is 3!

Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday that I put my eyes on the most precious little boy. I had NO idea that I would love this charming child as much as I do. I absolutely cannot believe that he is already three. I am constantly fighting back tears as my mind attempts to process how quickly time has passed. I must admit that sometimes my mind moves in fast forward mode to years down the road and I Just. Can’t. Take. It. It is incredibly heartbreaking. I have LOVED every stage of my darling boy’s life and I often want to just freeze time and keep him at this age forever. He is SO much fun! He is a joy to be around and we are more in love with him today than ever!

A few things for my little love:

Personality: We are constantly observing your personality reveal itself in so many different ways. You have an incredibly sweet spirit and love and care for others. You are often willing to share your toys and become devastated if someone does not share with you. You are very tenderhearted and very rarely get in trouble at home or school. You obey adults (as well as two/three year olds do) and if you ever stray from doing what is asked, a stern look is heartbreaking enough for you to immediately straighten up and apologize (and roll your bottom lip out and sob). You love to “give wub (love)” to family and friends, invite visitors to “come on in” after you open the door for them, and you definitely melt my heart when you often call me “pitty (pretty) mommy.”

Eating: You are still not the best eater but not as picky as you could be. Fruits and vegetables are NOT a popular choice and they are only eaten in the form of a pouch. I’m thinking it is a texture aversion and hoping that you outgrow it soon…VERY soon! You mostly enjoy chicken nuggets, meatballs, homemade waffles, bacon, yogurt, and snack foods. I have recently discovered that you really like peanut butter but do not care to eat it on bread. Crackers or just peanut butter on a spoon are perfect! There are plenty of other things that you will eat but those are favorites at the moment.

Play: Paw Patrol toys are a HUGE hit and we usually take several of the pups wherever we go. It is SO much fun to watch your sweet imagination run wild as you play and pretend with your toys. Playing outside is fun and you like to play with riding toys and balls. During the warmer months, the water table is tons of fun and occupies a lot of your time outside. You have just discovered Play-doh and you seem to enjoy it a lot. You received a few Paw Patrol board games for Christmas and those are fun for Family Game Night. You try SO hard to play by the rules…so sweet.

School: You currently attend Mulberry United Methodist Church. You are in the 2K class and are 1 of 11 children in your class. “Mrs. Cilla (Priscilla) and Miss Sun (Shun)” are your teachers. You are well behaved at school and are learning SO much! You have made so many sweet friends and Bowen is your BEST friend! We hear A LOT about Bowen and are very happy that you love to play with this sweet little boy. I am hoping that you will continue to go there next year for 3K too! We have been very blessed by how well you have adjusted and how much you LOVE it! It makes going to work every day a little easier.

What You’re Talking About: Let me begin by saying, our conversations are very interesting and fun…Daddy and I love them! There is never a dull moment! You frequently talk about Christmas and your memory…oh my goodness…amazes me every day! You remember many of the activities that we did with you and specific ornaments on our tree. We spent lots of time focusing on “The Christmas Story” during the Christmas season and you still make references to Baby Jesus on a regular basis. Any horses, donkeys, or cows that you see in books are always going to see Baby Jesus. You also remember decorating cookies for Santa, leaving them on his plate with milk, and crumbling “cackers (crackers)” in the front yard for his reindeer. You came up with giving the reindeer a snack on your own. So, of course, we did what we could to make it happen. I’m not really sure that reindeer typically eat crackers but I’m sure that Santa’s reindeer loved the ones you left for them. 

You are also very excited about your birthday this year. It is precious to see you get SO excited and hear you talk about your “birday paw-ty.” You are having a Paw Patrol party at Party Playgrounds and this is the first year that we have extended invitations to the friends in your class. We know that you will have tons of fun playing with your friends and cousins. 

Brady will be here very soon! You enjoy talking to him, kissing my tummy, and sharing your toys with Brady. You remind us daily that Brady is going to come out of Mommy’s tummy and you often ask him if he is going to play with you. Sweetest. Thing. Ever. You are going to be an AMAZING big brother and we cannot wait to see you interact with Brady and share all of your love with him!

You are an incredible little boy and Daddy and I love you more than you will ever know! We hope you have a very Happy Birthday! We are excited to see what this next year will hold for you and to see all that you will learn and discover! We pray for you daily and know that God has GREAT things planned for you! Much Love Forever and Always! 

Just a few hours old!

A few days old!

One Year Pictures

Two Year Pictures

A few months before turning 3! (10/15/15)

A few days before his 3rd birthday in his new "big boy" bed! 

Three year pictures will be taken next month with Brady's newborn pictures...parent of the year...I know!