Playing with Talia in KC

In June, we went on a trip to Omaha and Kansas City. I was able to do research, but we were also able to visit family and friends.

David has a life goal of seeing the MLB stadiums, and we got to cross the KC Royals' Kauffman Stadium off his list.

We met Michelle & Dillon for the game. They have a three-year-old girl, Talia. Michael and Talia were fast friends. They enjoyed playing and running together, watching the game, and sharing some frozen lemonade.

Vacuuming is Fun, Apparently

David was watching the TV in the living room, when Michael and I came through. Michael was acting really happy.

David asked, "Why is he so excited?"

"We're vacuuming," I responded.

Again, David wondered why he was acting so excited.

I got the vacuum, and sure enough...Michael loves to help.

He also likes to sweep, although at any moment a broom in Michael's hands can become a sword or baseball bat.

4th of July

Here's Michael on Independence Day...

We're watching fireworks on TV. The mosquitoes were bad outside; the bugs drove the rest of the family indoors. But, my little patriot was willing to watch some fireworks with me...from the comfort of our house, that is.

MDC3 Check-Up

 
Michael had his three-year check-up on Tuesday.

He is 31 pounds and exactly three feet tall. Still on the small side as far as the percentages go. Well, we've got some tall men and some not-so-tall men in the family...we'll see where Michael ends up!

The doctor confirmed that he heard a heart murmur. When Michael had a sinus infection a little while back, the nurse practitioner we saw said she thought she heard one.

It's likely nothing serious, but Michael will be scheduled for a echocardiogram to check it out.

On a related note, if asked what he wants to be when he grows up, Michael will answer, "A doctor." His uncle Pritesh should be proud! 

MDC3 Turns Three

Michael turned three on June 17.

He's an expressive and athletic boy. He's really good with words and telling stories. We're still working on talking through disappointments instead of throwing a fit...but...overall, I just love all the things he has to say! (Of course, I think he's intelligent!) For other times, he knows "mountain pose," which helps him calm down. He knows to take a deep breath.

He likes to run and play, and he seems to have a natural athleticism. Sometimes, it seems he never runs out of energy. He keeps going and going and going........

He's also very friendly and loves his family. He willingly gives hugs. He has "buddies," his very best friends.

Some fun things about him--

Likes:

• Green--his favorite color
• Baseball
• especially Astros and Nederland Bulldogs
• likes to play
• Dinosaurs
• Can name a lot of them
• Football
• likes the Eagles--ugh--because they're green. Recognizes that the Saints are my favorite team and Texans are David's. He also knows, "Go Big Red!" and recognizes Texas A&M logo
• Trains--especially driving by them in the car
• Cars (the Movie)
• Favorite character seems to be Mack the semi
• Avengers--a recent development
• The zoo
• favorite animal is Giraffe
• Books
• Favorites: Eric Carle--Brown Bear, Brown Bear & From Head to Toe; Fiddle-i-Fee; books about dinosaurs; Look & Find books; Sesame Street Books
• Toy Story
• Music
• You have got to see this kid dance!
• TV
• Dino Dan
• Dora the Explorer
• Dinosaur Train
• Fresh Beat Band
• I think this show contributes to his  love of instruments and music.
• Yo Gabba Gabba
• Foofa seems to be the fave
• Likes Plex, the robot
• Favorite at Christmas--Yes, Virginia
• Playing outside
• Parks
• Favorite foods
• cheeseburgers, pancakes, waffles, macaroni and cheese
• Fruits--apples, cantaloupe, mandarin oranges
• Yogurt
• Fruit snacks
• "Candy"--especially star burst
• "golfing" with his kid-sized clubs
• Sesame Street--it's waning, but he likes Cookie, Elmo, and Abby
• Playing on David's ipad or my Nook color
• Wearing band-aids (even with no Bo-bo)

Dislikes

• Getting wet or too dirty (like on wet grass, dirt)
• Having his hair washed
• Having to go to bed or to take a nap