Seanybear, you turned four yesterday. You've had this milestone in your mind for a while now because you equate being four with being "bigger" which would put you in charge around here :-) In fact, you're so excited to get bigger that today you asked me how many days it will take for you turn five!
Let's see ... at four years old:
-You know all your letters by sight and sound and can figure out how words are spelled by listening to them spoken. You love to practice writing by tracing words that are written and working in work books.
-You can count "up to really high numbers" and can even do simple math.
-You love to read books and you get so excited when it's time to go to the library. We always leave the library with a tote bag stuffed with books about superheroes, trucks, animals, Thomas the Tank Engine, Curious George, and outer space.
-A typical weekend is spent playing soccer, eating snacks, running around outside and inside, building, napping, watching tv or a movie (or both!), and generally being silly.
-You are very curious and it's neat to be with you while you work things out in your brain - usually by asking "Why?"
-You try very hard to be a good listener, but sometimes it's hard to keep your listening ears on.
-You absolutely love your little sister, Baby Clare - especially now that she's older and can keep up with you!
-Eating is hit or miss with you these days, but I know we'll hear no complaints with PB&J, grilled cheese, yogurt, fruit, milk and cereal, waffles, pancakes, and quesadillas.
-It is so fun to sit and chat with you and hear what's on your mind, listen to the stories you have to tell, and help you figure out how to interpret the world around you.
-You're very independent and like to be a "big kid", but sometimes you just want to sit on Mommy's lap or have Daddy carry you around - and we love that :-)
And here are your Winnie photos at four years old, you sweet, silly boy:
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| "Baby Clare can sit here, too!" |
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| Measuring you and Clare on the growth chart - You're showing Clare how many notches she needs to "get" before she catches up to you |
