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What About Me?

I just found out that my son tells my wife everything that happens in school. From who he plays with to who is nice or not so nice to his daily activities. I'm happy that he has this open communication with my wife. However, what I don't understand is why he doesn't share these details with me? :) Every night I ask him specifics about his school day, and he just ignores me. :) A minute later, he say's "lets wrestle!...you're a tiger, and I'm a lion...roar!" I guess boys will be boys. :)

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Ski season is almost done. So this past weekend the little man had to get his final ski run before all the snow melts away. He did a good job his first year skiing. He behaved on the ski lift, conquered the first mountain, and fought through 10 degrees temperatures. Because of all these things that he learned, I am already looking forward to next winter to seeing him improve. :) Now we have to figure out what to do for the next 9 months until we can hit the slopes. I think we can figure something out. :)

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Each day since Thanksgiving has past, my son asks us, "Can we make turkey and pie?" And my typical response is, "Are you going to help eat it?" And of course he says, "No...you eat it". :) I am curious to know what he's thinking. My only logical reason for his request is that he just wants to fatten me up, so he can jump on my belly. :)

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We signed up our son for ice skating classes, and we couldn't believe how quickly he and all the other toddlers picked up the sport. The teachers just put them on the ice, and they all just started skating with confidence. In the beginning they did use the skating bar, but towards the end they were skating by themselves. It was truly amazing to see how easy it is for children to learn new things. I guess they weren't kidding when they say that children are like sponges.

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Please Go to Sleep

Last week the little man was sick. So, we kept him out of school. His days were filled with sleeping in as long as he can, and taking long naps in the middle of the day. We figured this would be the best way for him to get some rest and quickly recover. Well, it worked. He his up and running. :) However, now he's up and running way too much :) Someone needs to get this kid back to bed. Those long naps have yet to go away, and as a result he quickly built a routine for staying up late at night. :) The past 7 nights we have been up playing with legos, disney cars & planes, marvel toys, and puzzles until 11pm! Someone help! :) 

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This past weekend our son went ice skating for the first time. :) I think we spent about 30 minutes on the ice, but it was well worth it. The little man experienced something new and fun. So, we will be going to the local rink often during the weekends this fall and winter. Oh...and hopefully my skills at ice skating will improve too. :)

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I would have to say that celebrating the little man's 3rd birthday and halloween makes a great week. The little man loved it. And guess what....??....both my wife and I had a great time too! :) We all ate cake and candy, and dressed up as spiderman (son), a cat (mom), and a pumpkin (dad). As I mention here and there on my blog, having a child makes us feel like kids. This was just one of those weeks where you forget that my wife and I are actually adults. Happy birthday to my son! And happy Halloween to all!

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Like many kids my son's age, he too loves cars, trucks, and trains...basically anything that moves. Whenever he sees these vehicles on the road he points them out....for example, "Look a digger!" Whenever we go shopping he tends to pick out clothes that showcase his love for big moving things. And of course when we go to the toy store he's looking for toys that have wheels. So, last weekend we attended a fundraiser event that allowed kids to sit in all types of vehicles. Whoever came up with this idea is brilliant. The little man sat in a fire truck, trolley, bulldozer, ambulance van, and recycling truck. This made my son's day, and I am sure this made everyone's day as well. Oh, and I also got to sit in a huge dump truck. :) So, if you have an opportunity to go to an event like this I would do it. Your child will be super excited.