Well, it isn't getting any easier to get a picture of either of these kids. William will now smile on command, but it only lasts a second - tough to catch. Also, when he says cheese, he looks away from the camera. So, either he is looking at the camera/not smiling or not looking at the camera/smiling away (but you can't tell because you can't see his face). These pictures were all taken on his third birthday. Here are the best ones of today!
funny, verbal, smart, demanding,
Kind of funny how all of these have a greenish cast. I bet I could take care of that in a hurry if I wasn't so lazy with photo editing (if I edit one, I'd have to edit them all. I have a HUGE backlog. See: two children under three).
And just a few details about what is going on! William is funny, curious and demanding as of late. He is so observant and picks up things about both John and myself we didn't realize you do. He'll say or do something (like run his fingers through his hair or copy the exact way John is sitting in his chair) we haven't seen before and all of a sudden John and I stop what we are doing to look at ourselves. Because most of the time he is mimicking one of us.
William wants to be a big boy and likes to do things for himself. On his own timetable. He is fully capable of dressing himself from head to toe, but without intervention it would take him roughly 30 hours to do the task. It been a period of battles the last few weeks, trying to get him ready to go anywhere in a timely manner. He loves story time at the library. But no amount of coaxing, bribing, threatening, forcing, etc is going to make him move any faster. Boy is it a bummer when you get to story time in time to say good bye to the friends leaving after it is over. Even that doesn't hurry us up.
He has recently decided it is high time to start learning how to cook which has led to some serious....ummm....let's call them discussions (read: showdowns) at mealtimes. I'm working on finding tasks for him to do in the kitchen, but really I believe he is a little young to operate the oven and stove. We are working on him making his very own beloved peanut butter jelly sandwich. The mess is unbelievable, but so is his pride when he gets it done.
The eating around has also shown significant improvements as of late. I'm sure it is largely due to a growth spurt or extreme hunger, but William is willingly trying (and EATING) a number of items on his "won't eat" list. We've eaten chili, stew, chicken soup, tacos, mashed potatoes, vegetables - all kinds of amazing things. I don't expect it to last, but maybe the next time he'll remember a little so it won't be quite the battle. Maybe?
William knows about a trillion and one words. I'm not sure if a minute goes by when his mouth isn't going one hundred miles an hour. He is asking questions, telling stories, narrating what he is doing ("Now I am running!") and singing. All wonderfully cute. And overwhelming. Because it doesn't ever stop. He passionately loves anything to do with vehicles,trains and letters.
I'm afraid to write about this here as it will probably jinx us, but the potty training is going very well. After several false starts, we have gone several weeks now without any accidents at all - of any variety. I'm still nervous leaving the house with the big boy underwear, but it doesn't feel like a wild gamble anymore.
William you are one amazing boy. You have grown from a round little toddler into a big boy with sharp edges and chicken legs. I'm so proud of everything you've learned and to have been part of it. Here's to another amazing year!
And just a few details about what is going on! William is funny, curious and demanding as of late. He is so observant and picks up things about both John and myself we didn't realize you do. He'll say or do something (like run his fingers through his hair or copy the exact way John is sitting in his chair) we haven't seen before and all of a sudden John and I stop what we are doing to look at ourselves. Because most of the time he is mimicking one of us.
William wants to be a big boy and likes to do things for himself. On his own timetable. He is fully capable of dressing himself from head to toe, but without intervention it would take him roughly 30 hours to do the task. It been a period of battles the last few weeks, trying to get him ready to go anywhere in a timely manner. He loves story time at the library. But no amount of coaxing, bribing, threatening, forcing, etc is going to make him move any faster. Boy is it a bummer when you get to story time in time to say good bye to the friends leaving after it is over. Even that doesn't hurry us up.
He has recently decided it is high time to start learning how to cook which has led to some serious....ummm....let's call them discussions (read: showdowns) at mealtimes. I'm working on finding tasks for him to do in the kitchen, but really I believe he is a little young to operate the oven and stove. We are working on him making his very own beloved peanut butter jelly sandwich. The mess is unbelievable, but so is his pride when he gets it done.
The eating around has also shown significant improvements as of late. I'm sure it is largely due to a growth spurt or extreme hunger, but William is willingly trying (and EATING) a number of items on his "won't eat" list. We've eaten chili, stew, chicken soup, tacos, mashed potatoes, vegetables - all kinds of amazing things. I don't expect it to last, but maybe the next time he'll remember a little so it won't be quite the battle. Maybe?
William knows about a trillion and one words. I'm not sure if a minute goes by when his mouth isn't going one hundred miles an hour. He is asking questions, telling stories, narrating what he is doing ("Now I am running!") and singing. All wonderfully cute. And overwhelming. Because it doesn't ever stop. He passionately loves anything to do with vehicles,trains and letters.
I'm afraid to write about this here as it will probably jinx us, but the potty training is going very well. After several false starts, we have gone several weeks now without any accidents at all - of any variety. I'm still nervous leaving the house with the big boy underwear, but it doesn't feel like a wild gamble anymore.
William you are one amazing boy. You have grown from a round little toddler into a big boy with sharp edges and chicken legs. I'm so proud of everything you've learned and to have been part of it. Here's to another amazing year!
2 comments:
You summed up three very well! William sounds like a riot right now.
Not sure what type of camera you have, but if you have an SLR there might be a way you can adjust the white balance in camera to mitigate the 'green' effect...sorry if I'm telling you something you already know! Pics look fine un-edited anyway.
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