Tiny, adorable little brother is now tall, rambunctious big brother (who is still a little brother, too, as his big sister is quick to point out). Here's a look at the past year with our big boy.
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| Playing at the lake in Minnesota, July 2020 |
Growing big and strong every day! He grew into a size 5T just after Christmas, I believe, and now he's leaving the T part behind, outgrowing toddler-sized shirts with his broad little man shoulders. He still sleeps in the toddler bed in his room, and when Mr. Geek suggested we look into an upgrade, my first thought was- no, that bed is the perfect size for him. But the other night I snuck into his room for one last goodnight kiss, and realized that he practically takes up the entire length of his mattress! When did that happen? For that matter, he seemed to have aged several years practically overnight the day we brought his baby sister home- gone was the toddler I kissed on my way out the door to the hospital, and in his place was a mature, gentle, loving older brother, ready to do anything to help Mommy or his new baby sister.
Eating about how you'd expect a four-year-old to eat, I think. If it were up to him, he would have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for every meal, every day- but at least there would be a different jelly each time. His default at restaurants is still a hamburger, but he'll switch it up and go for some variety of chicken if he's feeling adventurous. He is pretty good about trying new foods, but he wants to ask about the ingredients and ponder your response before digging in. He draws a hard line at broccoli, but I respect that, because he will eat peas, or green beans, or spinach (if it's swimming in a flavorful sauce). We had a dispute over cauliflower, which he maintains is just broccoli without the color, but I said is an entirely different vegetable, and we compromised with 3 bites and a second helping of carrots.
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| Flying off to Neverland as Peter Pan, Halloween 2020 |
Talking with an ever-widening vocabulary, imitating his big sister. He does still have a little bit of a lisp, and some difficulties with sound blends like sp, but still within the range of what's normal for his age. Were it not for his speech quirks, you'd probably mistake him for a much older child!
Making facial expressions like the little comedian he is.
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| Christmas 2020 |
Listening to all sorts of music on the radio in the car. He loves to ask what the song is called, or who sings it- not that he has any idea who the artists are, he just wants to know the answer. (And after you tell him, he always says, "Oh, yeah!" like maybe he just forgot for a moment.) We told him that one of his responsibilities as a big brother is to sing to the baby if she's fussy, so he'll bust out the Pokemon theme song, singing it like a rockstar, with a, "thank you, everybody!" at the end.
Sleeping well at night, but he's completely abandoned naps. He still needs an afternoon nap, and is always a much more pleasant person if he accidentally takes one, but there is much wailing and gnashing of teeth if you suggest he go lie down for a little while.
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| Easter 2021 |
Loving Paw Patrol, Toy Story, and Star Wars; puppies and dinosaurs; toy cars, puzzles, and board games; dancing to any music he hears; but most importantly, his brand new, precious baby sister.
Hating naptime; sharing with his big sister; being told to clean up his toys; the suggestion that a nap might be a good idea; being away from his brand new, precious baby sister.
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| Loving on his new baby sister at her baptism |
Cheers to four years!
Much love,
The Geeks
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