It's not Christmas yet...

Drew was convinced it was Christmas today. He said since he saw Santa (Sunday) and it snowed (Saturday) it must be winter. Then today is Christmas! He wanted to get out of bed to get the toy Santa was bringing him. It is going to be a long couple of weeks if we have to have that conversation every day! Last night Drew saw a bag with a gift for him in it. He has been talking about it since. He wants to play with it. He keeps saying, "Can I have that Leap Frog game now?" Little turkey!

Last Thursday Drew had his 3 year check up. He weighed 31.6 (50%) and is 37 inches tall (50%). He got his flu shot too. He didn't cry, but the band aid caused issues for the next 2 days. He wouldn't take a bath. He didn't want his diaper or clothes changed. He slept in his clothes the first night. He was afraid we would touch his ouchie.

counting the days

We saw Santa today. Drew told him he wanted a big red truck. After visiting with Santa, the kids made some crafts and ate cookies, popcorn and marshmallow snowmen. They also went on a wagon ride pulled by horses. Now we can use the "Santa is watching" card!

Slumber party

Drew and Joey had their first slumber party!

It was Joey's idea.

She insisted that she wanted to sleep over in Drew's bed. They did pretty good, but did need a little help staying in bed. Drew fell asleep about 30 minutes before Joey. They both got up around 7:30. Unfortunately they didn't fall asleep until after 10pm. So they were both a little crabby the next day. How can you say no when such cute little beings ask to have a slumber party?! Next one is at Joey's house!!!!! :-)

Drew turned 3!!!

The "banilla" cake with "banilla" frosting

Drew loved all his gifts!

The pinata

Drew, Dylan, Joey Anna & Zackory

The Birthday Boy

Today our little Drew bear turned 3!

It is hard to believe. Drew had his 3rd birthday party at Mimi and Papa's house. Drew had a great time. When asked what his favorite part was he said the ice cream. He got so many neat things. Most of the trucks he received are bigger than he is! He wanted to take some of them to bed! He would be up all night playing.

On the way home from his party Daddy stopped at McDonald's to get him a treat. By the time they got home Drew had fallen asleep in the car with a french fry hanging out of his mouth! The poor guy was exhausted from his big day. However, the 5-10 minutes he slept must have been just what he needed because he has been in his bed for almost an hour and he is still talking!

Drew has already decided that he wants a combine on a brown cake for his 5th birthday. Not sure what happened to number 4!

Thanks to everyone who attended Drew's party and helped make turning three so much fun!!!

Wednesday

Joey took this photo of Drew

Drew took this photo of Joey

Drew's marble jar is half full, so Mommy took Drew and Joey to Edinborough Park.

A great time was had by all. Mommy was surprised that Drew didn't take a nap after all the exercise he got! He had a hard time going to bed last night too. He didn't earn a marble for going to bed, but he did earn one for keeping his pj's on. When the jar is full we are going to Chuck E Cheese!

It's all in a name

Drew informed us yesterday that he has changed his name. He is now going by the name "Diego". He also changed one of his "friends" names from froggy to Alicia. Alicia happens to be the friend, Sister or Cousin (not sure which) of the cartoon character Diego. Wonder if that is a coincidence....

Brave Daddy

Today Daddy had the day off. His great idea was to take Drew to a movie. Joey was over and wanted to go too. Daddy didn't think he could handle it. He changed his mind and decided to take Drew and Joey to their first movie in a theater to see Madagascar 2. He loaded up a bag with water and treats and headed out the door. The kids did get a little restless, but there weren't many people in the theater so no one seemed bothered. They stayed for the whole movie. Daddy even took both kids to use the bathroom, which by the way Drew is doing really well at. Daddy definitely earned a gold star today!

Another new adventure

We went to the Mall of America on Saturday night. First we went to Bubba Gumps for Drew's birthday dinner. Drew and Daddy rode "Swiper's Sweeper" while we waited for our turn at the restaurant. The mall was very busy. After dinner we played mini golf. Drew had so much fun he wanted to go again on Sunday. He asked about 20 times if we could go again. We decided maybe that would be a good incentive for filling his marble jar.

Speaking of the marble jar. It is working really well for getting Drew to stay in bed at bedtimes and keeping his jammies on at night. Most days he earns 3 marbles. Until yesterday! He didn't take a nap so he missed that marble(not his fault), but bedtime was a disaster. Daddy read to him and put him in bed shortly after 8pm. At 10 pm Drew was still bouncing off the walls and talking in his room. He came out of his room multiple times and already had his jammies off the first time he came out! Needless to say no marbles were earned. The past week or so we have been more in the "Terrible twos". Good thing he turns 3 on Sunday!!!!

Again?!?

Drew woke up Sunday morning with a pretty bad head cold. He can't breath out of his nose. He is coughing and barking. We should buy stock in a tissue company! Poor little dude.

We are trying something new to keep Drew in his bed at nap time and bedtime. He now earns a marble to put in a jar when he stays in bed. He sleeps fine, but has a hard time staying in bed before he falls asleep. Yesterday was the first day with the marbles. He did pretty good at nap so he earned a marble. Well, he wasn't happy with just one marble. For an hour after he woke up from his nap he wanted to "earn more marbles". He earned another one at bedtime. He didn't come out at all and stayed in his room all night too(Monday night he woke up 3 times--he was sick though). When the jar is full he wants to go to Chuck E Cheese.

We are taking advantage of the nice weather and spending lots of time outside!