my boy is four. the baby that barely slept at night, wanted to eat all day, and just wanted to be held - or in the bjorn - all day long. today he is four. i know what he is thinking before he does. i know when he’s tired - never- when he is hungry - constantly - and when he wants to go somewhere - always. he is persistent and relentless. he wants to know how it all works how it all fits together and how to spell it.
his favorite color is blue. he knows my favorite color is orange.
his favorite activities are playing outside with daddy and doing puzzles.
he loves to play with boats in the bathtub with his little brother luke.
he loves to collect rocks at the beach.
he likes to help his dad do whatever his dad is doing.
he doesn’t like to nap, but he loves to be snuggled .
his favorite book is duck! rabbit!
he loves it when i make up stories at bedtime instead of reading a book.
he knows he can't have eggs but really wishes he could.
he is a dancing fool.
he loves buzz lightyear and batman.
he starts his sentences with “maybe we could...”
he loves to negotiate - snacks, bedtime, plans for the day - you name it he has the answer.
he knows my order at starbucks and tries to persuade me to get him a box chocolate milk - with a big green straw - whenever he can.
he loves his best friends simone and lily and always wants to know what they are doing.
he knows the refrain to "And We Bid You Goodnight" by the greatful dead by heart and we sing it before naptime.
he loves balloons but is terrified of them floating away.
he loves to build things with toothpicks and marshmellows.
he would eat a whole block of cream cheese if we let him...and he has tried.
he wants to grow up and be six so he can play daddy's video games.
he doesn’t call me mama or mommy anymore...just mom.
he is quiet until he feels comfortable...then lookout!
he loves his red fireman boots.
he likes bright, colorful socks.
he loves to wear hats.
he sleeps the best when someone cuddles him...but he hates blankets.
he loves me "all the way to outer space."
he is my little man.
he is amazing...
Happy Birthday little buddy! I love you. Love Daddy
ReplyDeleteWe love Caden and have been fortunate enough to watch him grow from a baby (always in the bjorn!! LOL) to the wonderful, happy, smart, handsome and spunky 4 year old superhero/man he is today!!! Happy 4th Birthday Caden :) XOXO
ReplyDeleteLove- Simone, Alex, Bailey, Jenn and Jeremy
This brought a tear to my eye. Also brought back memories of you. He is like you in so many ways, but yet his own little person. I hate when we're not there for birthdays, etc. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BIG GUY!!! Love and miss you guys - Always!
ReplyDeleteLove, Gma and PaPaw
Happy Birthday little man!!! Amy I just found your blog thank you for the link!!!! Another mom who blogs...yeeeehhhh!!! I look forward to catching up and reading.
ReplyDeleteHope Cadens birthday was GREAT and he had an amazing time...
So sweet. I've read this several times and makes me get all teary-eyed every time. You are such a great mommy Ballman. Love you and your sweet family.
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