Cason Update

Give me a few days without my siblings and I blossom. My understanding of language is really good and I am very good about obeying simple task like to sit down, go to the table, go to the garage door because Daddy is coming home.

It's evident that I know what I want and when I do not get it my little feet dance quite the jig!  My head shakes no but it really means both yes and no. I say "ball" for all things round and "up" but it sounds more like "uff."  "Bath" is another fun word.  "Please" is very plain and whenever i want something I sign and say please and then touch Mommy's check to motion her in the correct direction.

I still have to have everything neat and tidy.  I go around closing doors and drawers.   I pick up clothes and put them in the dirty clothes hamper.  I love to move the wet clothes from the washer to dryer.  I also empty the silverware from the dish washer and place it into the drawer.

Cars, tractors, and balls are my favorite toys.  I make vehicle noises as I push them around.  Outside is a favorite.  I ride my cars, swing, and swim.   In the garden I move the hoses for Mommy.  I love my blankie and fingers.  They make nap and bed time something to look forward to.

Grapes are my favorite food but applesauce and yogurt continue to be very yummy.  My pickiness has gotten better but still is not great.  When I don't want something I push it away or throw it.  Not a good choice as it gets me in trouble.

I climb anything and everything - except my crib for some reason, thankfully.  I climbed onto the couch and into the window sill a few days ago.  Mommy quickly came and got me as I was waving with one hand and holding on with the other.

I enjoy reading books and climb onto the couch to read on my own.  I have started coloring and find that fun.  My smiles are adorable and I love to laugh.

Cole - 4 Year

Finally, my 4th birthday has arrived.  I have been counting down the moments for months.  

I am growing up so fast even though I tell Mommy that I will stay little.  I continue to be precocious and challenging but my family knows that God has great plans for me.  Dressing up as a hero is how my days are spent.  I "save people" from fires, bad guys, and dragons.  My imagination is huge and runs me through all kinds of adventures.  When I find time to calm down, I love to read or play with cars and tractors.  I love to swim and have learned how to grab the clouds when swimming freestyle.  In April, I finished learning the 66 books of the Bible. People are amazed when I rattle off the difficult names with excellent pronunciation.   This spring, I lead the whole group of preschoolers and teachers in prayer at church.

Trouble seems to follow me wherever I go.  My birthday cake was a temptation that I couldn't resist.  Who needs a fork when you have fingers?

Cole's Stats:
40 lbs 2 oz - 80th percentile
41 3/4" - 75th percentile

Cason - 18 Month Stats

I turned 18 months a month ago.  My mom is a little slow.  

Here are my stats:

Height:  32" - 28%

Weight:  24.6 - 50%