MW 4.0 {video edition}

Ah, my little baby baby boy is 4 years old now.
Sometimes it takes me by surprise how fast they both are growing up.
You are so full of life and energy. Oh the energy. You are like a border collie that needs to herd sheep for most of the day just to wear you out. Unfortunately we don't have sheep...so just mommy is worn out. Now all the naps I take are making more sense. :) Because let's face it you don't nap. And really if the truth be told if  you nap that gives you more energy to burn off. So we spend most of nap time learning the art of quiet play.

In order to run off a bit of the energy we lock ourselves in the racquetball room in the Y.

MW loves babies. This is our BFFs baby girl and he loves to love on her. 

Montage.

However, you do love to play by yourself a lot. That took some time to get use to after sissy started school in the fall, but now you will just sit and play Transformers or legos for a few half hour increments at a time. And when you get bored with that you usually come find me and help me around the house. Although sissy remains your favorite playmate and you are always excited when we go pick up her up at 1130a.

You are still a talker. I suppose that will never change?!!?
You are not a learner. We started contemplating pre-K for you next year...we are still undecided, but you choose not to write or draw. You can't even write or spell your name. I know it isn't fair to compare you to your sister, but well you aren't where she was at this age. However, we are trying to have a few quiet moments each day to work on our fine motor skills. It last approximately 45 sec. Baby steps.

The most coloring he has ever done.

You use to sleep with us nearly every night, which isn't exactly my favorite thing since you a toss and turn like a waller wart, but as of the last few months you have been staying put. YAY! If you nap you can't seem to go to sleep before 9p {bedtime is 730p regardless!} and you are up by 615a-645a.

You are still my little love bear. You never hesitate to tell me how much you love me and how pretty I am. You are going to be the best husband someday.
I love our time together in the mornings. It's nice to have that quality time with you that Lo and I had before you were born. Lots of memories.

{Stats}
Wt: 33#
Ht: 3ft 4in
shoe: 10
clothes: 3t/4t and pants 3t. {you are super tall and skinny like your daddy, so you are hard to dress}

Below is his birthday interview. It is so hard to get him to focus, but that is half the fun of the videos.



MW is 4 from Michele Keethler on Vimeo.

Calling all Rescue Bots...Roll Out MW is 4

 A few weekends ago we celebrated a little boy turning 4.
It was Rescue Bot themed as far as the invitations and plates went.
I am really not into parties or party planning, not my gift. The last few years I have just let the kids pick an activity and a restaurant or favorite food to have and share with the immediate family. Perhaps in a few years as they get older and steady friends, we can embark on parties again, but for now this works fantastic especially since in 2 weeks we celebrate a little girl.

MW isn't so good at the decision making process. The plight of being 4 and a boy. Lo she always knows what she wants and how she wants it done. Finally locked in on a movie, but weren't sure any kid friendly movies would be out on party day. Luckily my MIL brought to my attention Paddington Bear. It was just a fantastic movie--got a bit dicey and "scary" at the end, but all is well. They don't get to go to the movies often, {who am I kidding Chad and I don't get to the movies often either HA!} Matter of fact this is their 3rd theater movie.

Before the movie MW wanted Chick-a-lay for his special lunch, but totally spaced they aren't open on Sundays! So he settled for Freebirds and popcorn at the movie instead.

After the movie we went home for cake and presents. I had big dreams for the cake, even pinned lots of cute somewhat easy cake ideas, but alas I just gave up. I mean it's a cake. We are going to just eat a piece an chuck the rest. SO I bought some cheap transformer toys and topped a lovely bumblebee yellow.

MW was thrilled. Thank goodness he is easily impressed...Leighton on the other hand...not so much.

And then of course presents! So exciting. 

It was a nice low key family party enjoyed by all. Up next His 4 year old video. He is such a mess and may or may not bunny trail like his mother. HA!

MW Turns 4

Last Friday a certain little boy turned 4!
Once I can get his daddy to get his video edited for his yearly questions  I will get that posted. But for now Happy Birthday Love!