You got in trouble this week during karate because you wouldn't listen to the karate teacher.  He didn't give you a sticker as a result, and you were highly upset.  But you didn't deserve a sticker!  So, we made you a sticker chart so you can associate stickers as a reward instead of an expectation.  Today after church you were helping pack and clean up so you got a bonus sticker because you were working so hard.  You remind me of myself with the way that you like to do physical labor.  I will take credit for that...I'm sure you get it from me instead of your daddy!! ha ha!!

Your cousin had two birthday parties this past week.  I was a little concerned that you would think every child in the world gets to have 2 parties!  But you didn't seem to put 2+2 together.  You were just excited about eating birthday cake twice in the same week.  I was excited because you wrote "happy birthday" on your cousin's birthday card.  Unless you know what it's supposed to say, it would be really hard to actually read it, but I'm still proud of you. 

You need to master writing your last name so you can get a state identification card.  There isn't a minimum age requirement to have an i.d. card...you only have to be old enough to sign your name to the card.  So, as soon as you master your last name, we will take you to get your very own card.  Then you'll have official  picture identification. 

You've started saying "delicioso" whenever you eat something yummy.  It's cute.  But I'm not sure where you picked up that word from. 

On Friday you asked me if I would come to your daycare and spend the day with you.  It was very hard to explain the reason why I couldn't do that.  You don't realize that whenever I have a day off from work, you don't go to your school.  The other morning you were listening to the news &  they were reporting on how many schools across the nation were closing because of the fear of Swine Flu.  You made a point to tell me "Mommy, that man is talking about my school.  I don't have to go to school today."  I had to explain to you that there are many other schools in the whole United States and he wasn't talking about your school.

You still insist that the baby in my tummy is a baby sister.  The other day you asked your daddy "what kind of baby is mommy having".  He said he couldn't tell you.  So you said "well, can you please ask mommy's doctor what kind of baby mommy is having?"  Your thought process is so just cute at this age.  Except you are starting to really develop some undesirable behaviors...like not listening or minding.  I'm not sure what to do about that.  Of course, yesterday you and I went to the store at 5:45 in the morning...and you were the absolute perfect angel for me.  We were there 2 hours, and you truly minded the entire time.  I wish you'd act like that all the time.

This morning in children's church you drew a picture of your family....and you drew a big baby inside of my tummy.  It really looks like a baby.  Well, I love you my sweet baby boy.