Haaaaaapy Birthday!

My little guy is now a 3 year old! I can't believe it. So much has changed over the past year, and I'll admit, I'm going to miss the 2's (because let's face it, the whining didn't magically stop this morning). The 2's were so much fun with Little J. It started off with him starting to talk up a storm and he hasn't let up since. He's such a loving little boy, more so than Miss C was at this age. He loves to cuddle and be held and to hug and kiss. He fights his naps even though I know he needs one. His favorite movie is Toy Story 2 and asks to see it just about everyday. He loves trucks and cars and Star Wars and just about everything boy. He idolizes his sister and often mimics what she says and does. He's obsessed with basketball and is generally good at sports. He loves to be chased and will sometimes provoke Miss C (by taking something from her) in order to get her to chase him. He's clever and funny. I predict he's going to be class clown one day. He makes me laugh and always has me on my toes. He desperately wants to go to school with his sister and unfortunately for me he has to wait until September. I hate breaking his heart. He's good at keeping himself entertained and pretty much turns any toy into a light saber these days. He's an all around good little boy but can have a pretty feisty temper sometimes. He's a creature of habit and doesn't like haven't his routine shaken up too much. He loves to be tickled, especially under his chin. Gets him every time. But most of all, he's an absolute joy to be around and we can't imagine having a better son.

I had to beg, and I do mean beg, to get him outside to get at least one official picture. This was about it before he started goofing off. He does this thing now when I tell him to smile he repeats, "smiiiiiiiiile". I think he thinks that's what I want him to do. No buddy, just keep quite and actually smile :). So here he is, my big 3 year old. Happy Birthday!