I'm a BIG BOY now!

Louis has been looking forward to his third birthday for months now. He started planning it after Gabriel's birthday back in July. He knew exactly what he wanted as far as decorations and food went. It was a big deal to be a "big boy". We never say anything for babies or for big boys around here but it's how he began to think of turning 3. Makes sense. He now wears "big boy" underwear and uses the toilet like a "big boy" and sits at the "big boy" table. In his mind these are all BIG deals and they are. Seeing him grow into a big boy has been a great experience. He takes such pride in all the things he wants to do. He keeps trying and trying. Overall once he sets his mind to what he wants, he gets it.

It's hard to remember that he wants all this independence now. I'm used to helping him first but now I wait for him to tell me, let me know when and what he needs help with. He's learning that it is perfectly okay to ask for help, that it is okay to need help. I point out situations where I sometimes need help to show him that adults don't always do everything on their own. It helps him when he is frustrated and trying over and over again and not quite getting it right.

Can't wait to see what our big boy does next.

Louis enjoying his snack like a 'big boy' and Gabriel not far behind, also at the table.