In exactly two months, you will be five years old. I can hear your little voice in my mind saying, "whhhhhhaaaaat!?" Indeed, dear boy, that is the question! Where did these five years go?
Thank goodness we have this blog we can look back on to reflect on all the joy you've brought us!
In the last month you have had two fun-packed trips to the cabin. We went a few weeks ago for a long weekend with Ryan. You absolutely loved having him there and followed him like a shadow. We built numerous architectural marvels with your magnet blocks. We also played Mario Kart, and you had lots of wisdom to share with Ryan about Super Mario, because you know, you're a pro.
On the prettiest day we went for a morning hike, you walked almost two miles before giving out and riding on Daddy's shoulders. We also walked around the lake where you enjoyed throwing rocks in and creating a big splash.
This week you went back with Grams for a few days. In addition to creating some artwork, you visited with Uncle Ray and helped Grams do chores around the cabin. I believe the highlight of the trip, aside from making fruit pizza, was going to the nature center with Grams where you saw a red panda, a bear, wolves, foxes, and deer. You brought home a stuffed otter which we have named "River". Apparently today is River's fourth birthday so he is celebrating with a zoo party and a custom made paper birthday hat.
At school you've enjoyed Friday dance parties and playground time immensely. You were so excited to talk about the clever leprechaun who left surprises for your class each day last week. Today you all had a rainbow party to welcome spring! It is extremely windy outside today--so while we welcome spring and all the blossoms, it would be nice for the wind to subside, and also to have less rainy days!
You seem to enjoy more craft activities as of late, we've used lots of glue and straws in the last couple of days. You seem to be improving on your writing and slowly recognizing letters better. You are doing an excellent job counting too. Our efforts to make you more independent continue, you're doing relatively well getting dressed and brushing your teeth--although the first of these often takes some coercing. You love getting the Little Passports in the mail from Whitney each month. Yesterday's was all about Art from all over the world and it came with a little canvas and paints. Daddy took your masterpiece to put in his cube at work.
The last two Thursday evenings while Daddy has been working, you and I have gone to worship at Wild Goose Christian Community. We have attended fellowship and worship and you have done an excellent job greeting people and participating in worship. Last night you raised your hand and answered the question about what kind of things we do to protect our treasures. You said that you can "bring them with you" (like you often wish to do) or "lock them up." I have to say this is sensible, considering I often wish I could take you with me or keep an eye on you everywhere you go and/or lock you up so you are always safe.
Right now you are playing the game of putt-putt you invented yesterday. You've got some plastic cups, a golf ball, and all manner of obstacles and tunnels for the game. I am proud of your putter--a dried out bamboo stick with an old munchkin cup lid taped to the end. Whatever works!
We are looking forward to enjoying longer and warmer days with you kiddo.
Love,
Mom
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