Cousin Slumber Party!

Dear Noah,

You had such a great time this weekend with your Cousin Carter. He got to spend the night at our house, and you guys were hilarious together. It's the first time you've ever had anyone spend the night in your room with you, so you were so excited and "not tired at all" according to you at 9:00pm Saturday night as you two snuggled up in your box "tent" with your sleeping bags and stuffed animals.

It all started at St. Alban's lake and park. You started at the park and ended up covered head to toe in lake water and sand....as Daddy said, "boys will be boys"! Max hated the sand and wanted to be held the whole time (smart kid!). After you got done swimming you found a toad and decided to catch it and make a castle with high walls so the poor guy couldn't hop away. I overheard a little discussion between you and Carter. It went something like this: Carter: I don't think it's a real toad. Noah: Yes, I think it is because it hops. Carter: Yeah, you're right Noah. Noah: Well, maybe it will ground (drown) if we put it back in the water, so we better bury it in the sand. YIKES!

The nighttime routine was adorable too. You guys stayed up (not too late) and told each other stories until you got uncomfortable in your box tent. We heard you tell Carter to go into his bed (mattress on the floor) and you guys clamored out of the box tent into your beds. We heard, "goodnight Carter, goodnight Noah" and the quiet!

What a little grown up you're becoming!

Love,

Mom

Unique Noah!

Dear Noah,

I don't even know how to title this letter because you really are such a character to me! This week, you emerged from my room in a dress of mine and a tie and shoes of Daddy's! Where do you get these ideas? I have to say though, you sure did look nice!

You and Brooks have become quite the pair. I remember when you two would fight all day (I felt like I had two kids and Max wasn't even born yet!). You would get so mad at him for following you around and trying to eat whatever snack you had in your hand. But now, you guys really love each other. You defend him when Dad and I get upset with him and you want him around all the time (even when I've told you he can't come out in the front yard with us...yes, you've disobeyed me on that one a few times and we always end up having an issue...like a few weeks ago when he rolled in some dead animal right before a house showing...we had to wash him outside in order to get away before the people showed up..aghhh, always something!). I think NaNa's facorite time of the day is when you lay in our bed for "rest/TV" time in the afternoon. He has taken it upon himself to climb right up there with you!

Today was attempted Football Sunday for Dad. He was so excited to eat his Lime chips with salsa and drink his Arbonne shake once you and Max went down for nap/rest time. BUT, you were quick to inform him (once your milk was gone) that you wanted to be with your homie and eat chips and watch Yo Gabba Gabba. So, you guys compromised "dad gets to have his choice and then I get to have my choice of what to watch". He picked football and that lasted until your CapriSun was finished (why we even bought CapriSuns today is another blog entry in and of itself! ). Anyways, you ended up leaving your homie and watching a show in our room. Loyalties.

That crown you're wearing is from church today. You didn't take it off all day! AND, your Sunday School teacher commented to me on what an artist you are. That's two teachers in two weeks who have mentioned that to me....hmmmmm!!

You are unique!

Love you,

Mommy

The Most Beautifullest Dog Ever!

Dear Noah,

You have learned some great things from your Dad! He is so good about complimenting me and telling me "thank you" when I make lunch and dinner for you all. It's rubbed off on you and you are so sweet to me (when you want to be). The other day we were eating dinner and you told me I was "the most beautifullest dog ever"! Hmm, not sure I like that compliment, but thought it was funny!

Love you,
Beautiful Mama Dog

First Weeks of Preschool!

Dear Noah,





You started your first day of pre-school last week and LOVE it! You never said you loved school before and I think it's because you are actually doing "classroom" things now that you are in pre-school and not kids day out. You have "jobs" (yours was passing out the napkins and cups for snack last week and you can't seem to remember what your job is this week...I think it has something to do with holding the Bible for verse time or something with the prayer). You got in the car today and said, "Mom, I had the most awesomest day ever. I love school. It's my best place ever"! It makes me so happy to hear you so excited about school. Your teacher, Ms. Anne, told me today that you are a joy to have in class. She said that she often points out that you're being a good "role model" because you are such a rule follower (just like your Mom!). I am so proud of you!





Love you,


Mom

One year later.....

My Noah,

Where do I begin....a WHOLE year has gone by since I wrote to you and for that I am truly sorry! So much has happened with you that I couldn't possibly put into a simple blog, so instead I'm going to get back on track and start with where you are now in your life.

Here are the things that will always remind me of this time in your life (age 3 1/2):

1. You are SO big...you are the same height and size of most 4 and 5 year olds!
2. You love ATA martial arts and are doing really well hanging in there with the 4 year olds!
3. You LOVE treats and love to hoard them in your treasure "chest" in your room.
4. You like soccer and are going to play in the Fall again with Alex.
5. You can swim without your floaties!
6. Art seems to be a strong point for you...look out Gramma Mary and Daddy!
7. You are so smart! You ask great questions, "where does lightning come from and why do we sometimes see the moon in the morning"?
8. You remember the answers to your great questions and can relay them back to me (when I've told you to ask your teachers for the answers!).
9. You are a great eater...still. And you still love your milk and cheetah.
10. You love anything that is "beautiful"...usually anything that's colorful!
11. You love and sometimes can't stand your brother...but mostly love!
12. You and daddy are homies forever.
13. You can negotiate your way in and out of anything.

14. Your tooting noises on your skin, my skin, max's skin, daddy's skin are SO annoying!

15. You will do about anything for some gum or gatorade.

16. You thought Daddy was so cool for "winning the triathalon" because he got a medal.

17. You really like school, can spell, write, and recognize your name, and can count to 30.

18. You like to cuddle with me lately and I love it!

Love you,

Mama (as you have started calling me again)