3 Years Already

My baby big boy is three years old today!  He was my first little miracle that made me a mommy, and its hard to believe it was three years ago already.  Lukas brings so much joy and laughter to our family with the things he does and says.

Things about the little man:

• Not sure on stats, we go to the doctor next week.  He is a very solid little boy though. (38 1/2 inches tall and 32 lbs.)
• Loves to be outside, playing, riding his tricycle, digging in dirt or climbing on anything (all boy here)
• Likes to spot animals in the yard and neighborhood.  We have a lot of rabbits and a cardinal that are his favorites
• His favorite toys right now are his cars and animals.  He also gets very interested in any toy Lawson has at the moment.
• Likes to play with Lawson especially wrestling him.  Lawson handles it well though and usually just laughs about it.
• We have been working a lot on sharing still.  He does a pretty good job, but has figured out how to manipulate Lawson to get what he wants.
• Lukas and Lawson adore each other and I hope they stay close as they get older.
• Lukas can tell you all of his colors and shapes.  He can count to about 13 and then it gets pretty rough
• He can say his ABC's and can usually recognize his letters.
• Lukas repeats anything that is said and remembers EVERYTHING, no tricking him anymore :)
• He loves to sing and is a country music fan.  He will sing "Wagon Wheel" and "Boys Round Here"
• We love to have dance parties to music from his cartoons or movies.
• Since we have moved, Lukas and Dad have become addicted to QT.  Lukas always manages to convince Dad he needs a juice if Dad gets a pop.
• He is still a good sleeper and goes to bed really well.  He does get up at like 7:30 every morning though.  I wish we would sleep in a little more for the summer, but thats okay.  He still takes a nap in the afternoon for about 2 hours.
• Lukas is a great eater.  He is up for trying almost anything.  His favorite restaurant is Chick-Fil-A since it has the toy area.
• Lukas is not real good at taking pictures.  It takes quite a bit of bribery to get a good smile out of him.
• Lukas' favorite thing to do is go to the zoo.  He isn't picky about what one, but LOVES animals.
• He loves to play with kids his age and gets very excited when I tell him about someone we are going to see or someone who is coming to visit.
• One of my favorite things Lukas says is when I get back from being gone, maybe even from the store for like 10 minutes.  Lukas will run to me for a hug and tell me he is so happy to see me and how he missed me.  It never gets old. 

Lukas, Daddy and Mommy love you very much!  You are an amazing little boy.  We can not figure out what we did all the time before we had you.  You are a very busy boy that keeps us on our toes.  You bring a smile to our faces every time we see or think about you.  We look forward to the many memories ahead!  We love you!