3!!!!

Nate boy is 3!!!! We have a rush of birthdays in the spring and it is like riding a rollercoaster for me. I am not prepared for these kids to be getting older! Nate is such a happy little guy. As his doctor recently described him, "That kid is ready for life!" He has such an enthusiasm for even the smallest of things. We love the pure joy he adds to our family. He has struggled with ear problems the last little while and it is hard to see our happy go lucky Nate in pain. You can see that pain in his eyes too often. We tossed around the idea of surgery to place tubes in again...we will see how he does for now. He loves loves loves his bike. He rides that thing like he is out to win a race. He loves to be outside. He loves to swing, jump on the tramp, and kick soccer balls with his siblings. He says the funniest things. His favorite phrase right now is, "What da het (heck)!" He hates nursery, loves his mama, and carries cars everywhere he goes. He loves to wrestle his brothers, watch Makayla do her homework, and is obsessed with chocolate milk. His favorite shows are PJ masks and Octonauts. He needs naps still, but stays up late when he does. He is super tender hearted and if he gets in trouble, or accidentally hurst someone he feels awful. He loves "Baby Dam" and always wants me to put him down so he can play with him now that Graham is on the move. Those two will be so much fun soon. I will admit that Nate is a mama's boy and I love it! He is such a stinking cute kid and we just love him to pieces.