Happy 3rd Birthday Andrew!

It is hard for me to believe that Andrew is turning 3 today but he is acting every bit of his 3 years. He is an affectionate child. He loves to cuddle up in my lap with a cup of milk in the mornings while we watch his favorite "show" which is currently Curious George. He eats waffles most mornings off his dad's plate sitting in his dad's lap. Andrew plays hard - crashes cars, likes to race, splashes in the sprinkler, plays robots - and has even become a big "helper" - helping with the dishes, getting diapers for me when Lila needs to be changed, wiping down the table, and cleaning up spills. He often asks me, "wanna play cars mommy?" Andrew is still taking great afternoon naps (in his toddler bed for a few more days) and wakes up ready to play outside. He loves school - mostly art and the playground - and comes home talking about whatever he has learned that day (weather, earth, dinosaurs). He is interested in space and wants to be an astronaut when he grows up. He is still very tender hearted. He is fairly shy when he enters a new place but warms up rather quickly. He loves his friends and is even beginning to engage Lila in play. I have no doubt they will be best buds in another year. He likes bath time and doesn't like shampoo mohawks ("keep it flat mommy"). Every night we read a book, say prayers then we must sing Jesus Loves Me and Twinkle Little Star before falling to sleep with his Lamb.

Hours after Andrew was born.

Me and Andrew at his 1st birthday party.

Andrew at 2.

Drew and Andrew last week at Kate's wedding.

Our sweet boy stole my heart 3 years ago. Each day is a challenge. The good and fun almost always outweigh the "challenges". But each night before I go to bed I have to walk back upstairs and give him one more kiss goodnight.

Stats: Height 38 3/4 inches, Weight 38 pounds