THREE

Happy 3rd Birthday Roman! We had a fun day celebrating Roman turning 3 on March 13th. We tried to make the day a special one (even though it was on a Tuesday). He waited all day to open his presents until Jason got home, but I let him pick 1 to open during the day.

He brought his favorite treats to school. Cupcakes, fruit and smoothies. YUM! 

Roman's Class 

Grammy and Papa called Roman from Hawaii to sing Happy Birthday! He was very excited.

CARS Birthday presents

Some of Roman's new friends from Radiator Springs. It is fun to see Roman really getting into his toys. He just loves playing with all his Cars. 

Nana and Pop came over that night for dinner, donuts and playing. Roman loved his color changer Cars. Very cool gift. 

Happy Birthday Roman!

I can't believe Roman turned 3. WOW! Looking back on this past year, we have had so much fun. I have to admit that the "terrible two's" were actually pretty easy on us, but I hear that "the three's" are what I should really fear. YIKES! I have gotten a few recent glimpses of the attitude and acting out, but I'm hoping that it passes quickly. 

Here is a recap of Roman at 3...

Roman is a funny, silly, chatty and sometimes sassy boy, but according to his teacher is very quiet and reserved at school. I've realized he can be pretty introverted in new situations and it takes a while for him to feel comfortable with a new group. He looks forward to going to school and church and we haven't had any tears for months with either. A BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT for him. He is very routine and loves knowing what we have planned for the day. He loves playing with his cars, trains, jumping on the trampoline, hanging in the Hot Tub, playing with Paisley, reading books, playing store, going on little adventures, wrestling with his Daddy, hanging with his cousins, dancing, singing and playing at the park. He loves playing with Paisley and they have really started interacting a lot more with each other. I love watching them play outside together. It melts my heart when I see Roman sharing his toys with her. For his 3rd Birthday we moved him into a Big Boy bed. It was such an easy transition because of his age. Since he is on the older side for moving into a bed, we had no issues at all. From the 1st night he has slept in his new bed and loved it. We are in the process of updating his room into a Big Boy Room. Moving on from Animals to Cars. 

Roman has a photographic memory and remembers every detail with certain things. He has known all his letters for the last 6 months and actually taught himself. He loves bridges, tunnels and freeways. He likes to know what direction we are going while driving and we can imagine he will be out little engineer. The things that come out of his mouth are hilarious. I need to start writing them all down. The other day we were going to McDonald's for Kira's birthday. He kept repeating "Lets go to E.I.E.I.O's." It took me a minute to figure it out. 

Roman...we love you so much! You have brought our family so much joy and love. You are a ray of sunshine that keeps us smiling. You changed our lives forever the moment you came into our home. THANK YOU for being you. Our free spirited little love. You will always be my little boy.