Birthday Boy!

Tuesday was Jason's third birthday. Justin's family came over that evening for a little Mexican fiesta/ birthday party. As Jason’s birthday approached the only reply he ever gave about what he wanted for his birthday was "tars" = cars. He was not disappointed.

I suggested to my mom that she send some little plastic animals so Jason would have some figurines to play with his cars. They were a huge hit.

I was a little disappointed with Jason's birthday cake. The egg-free cake recipe we've discovered tastes best with chocolate icing so decorating a fun character cake wasn't really an option. Of course Jason couldn't have cared less if it was a fancy cake and loved his make-shift car cake.

This morning Jason had his three year checkup with our pediatrician. Here’s his stats:

Weight: 37 pounds (93% percentile)

Height: 40 ¼ inches (97% percentile)

Fun Facts about Jason

Nicknames include: J, Bud and Buddy

Jason refers to his family as: Daddy, Mama or mommy, "Aba" has evolved into "aba-dale", "Esa" has long since been replaced with "la-lee", And his baby sister is fondly refered to as "tae-tee"

Jason still takes naps nearly every day (see post below)

Has zero interest in potty-training; however he did go #2 in the potty a week or so ago - but we have a LONG way to go. I'm totally fine with that though, I always say, I'd much rather change a diaper than clean up any sort of accident.

Is starting to understand that certain foods he's allergic to will make him sick. Thankfully (and quite uncharacteristic) he never gets upset when we tell him he can't eat something.

He'd still eat a nut or cookie though if it was offered to him so we still have a long way to go.

Didn't even get close to qualifying for pre-school through the county, which in reality is great news.

He will get speech therapy this fall; however it's no longer from the convenience of our house.

Has quite the growl which he likes to use when chasing his sisters

Our loudest two year old yet - we're hoping three is a little more toned down

Is very territorial and claims any place he wants as "my spot"

Usually gets his way, likely because he's the loudest when he doesn't

LOVES to say prayers, with help of course

Has recently learned how to do somersaults

Dora the Explorer has replaced Curious George as his favorite show

If asked to sing something, 9 times out of 10 he'll sing, "that's Elmo's world."

Can count from one to five and from eight to thirteen

Does really well singing along with the ABC song.

Has all of his teachers fooled into believing he is the most easy-going, sensitive and selfless boy around (as split personality as it sometimes seems, I'm grateful his more difficult side only comes out at home.)

Thinks he's as big as his older sisters and should be able to play outside without adult supervision (I'm not budging on this one)

Apparently he has quite the crush on a tiny little 18 month old in nursery.

Is talking a ton! Really, just enormous improvements in the last few months. Since we didn't get the video camera out on his birthday I decided to video tape him yesterday. Here's his lengthy interview:

LOVES to ride the scooter and thankfully is clueless that he shouldn't be riding a princess scooter

Has many battle marks from said scooter, but he's a tough kid and gets right back on

Would much rather bleed than get a band-aid

Happy Birthday Buddy!