Happy Birthday Carter Boy!

Happy Birthday Carter Owen!

I know that every mother in the history of the world has said this, but I can't believe that it's already been three years since we got to meet you, our little boy.  Three years old seems so old to me, in fact I used to teach children your age.  But I don't care how old you are, you'll always be our beautiful, hilarious, sweet little boy.

At your three year check up you weighed 37 lbs and were 37.4 inches long.  That puts you into the 93rd percentile for weight and the 39th percentile for height.  You are a big boy!

Right now your favorite foods are spaghetti, grilled cheese, grapes, pizza and bagels.  You love to play with diggers, cars and trucks.  Outside is your very favorite place to be, especially with your Daddy.  Nearly every evening you are out playing on the swingset, digging in the sand, watering plants and running around.  Lately you have been all about art.  You are coloring with purpose, cutting along lines and writing the letters "C" "T" and "R."  

Some of the fun things you have done this year are:  Mommy and Me preschool class (called Mighty Max), library story times, music classes, Wee Wednesdays at the Art Museum and of course just spending time with your baby sister.  Carter, you are a loving big brother and it just melts my heart when you spontaneously give her kisses or hugs.  I know you are going to be an excellent big brother to our newest addition.  We are still working on sharing toys, but you have such a kind heart that I know you will come around.

Animals are your favorite!  Especially penguins, dogs, cats and monkeys.  Right now you currently are sleeping with pengos (your penguin), bingo (your dog) and mingo (your monkey.)  I know that you would love to have a pet and one of these days we may have to break down and get you one.  (But give us some time, we are about to have three kids under three ok?)  Trips to the zoo are always a hit with you. 

I'm sure I could go on and on about you.  But just know that we are so so proud of you.  Mommy and Daddy love you more than you will ever know!