four.

My not-so-little kiddo is FOUR. Somehow in the midst of superheroes, running laps, running errands, working, some horrific messes, some hilarious outbursts, and some incredible sweetness, four years have flown by.

 Nate had his four year wellness exam today and this kid is perfectly proportional at 42 and a quarter inches tall and 42 pounds. A pound per inch, not bad!

At four years old ...

• Nate's fascination with all things superheroes continues. Though, truth be told, he really likes the "bad guys" best. Our house is chocked full of toys from Imaginext - they are awesome!
• My child has developed true empathy and wants to make sure that everyone is okay after any sort of discussion. I love that my kiddo understands and cares about other people's feelings (sometimes).
• Nate's developed little tells for when he's exceptionally happy about something. One is him saying "shake a little booty" (and acting it out) and another is this happy dance that he's crafted 

• We no longer need to buy overnight pull-ups! Thank goodness! We probably could have stopped buying them a long time ago but I tend to be overly cautious. Overnight disposables v. changing sheets at 3 a.m. No contest. I've been converted though! 
• The funniest thing that Nate asks me on a regular basis: "Mom, are you thinking potty words?" Usually in public, usually in earshot of other people -- like mothers, teenagers, older women. Let's clarify that he thinks that potty words are "poopy butt" and "stinker". Love the innocence on this one. 
• Built in help! This child has some energy and I'm trying to harness it for good instead of evil. Picking up toys, putting laundry in the hamper, helping put trash in the trashcan, learning the "a place for everything and everything in its place" mantra. I'm determined to teach responsibility! 
• The kiddo has some adorable friends. My favorite is at drop off or pick-up at daycare when he gets group hugged by his buddies. 

 

And now for our questions for Nate. I asked him these questions six months ago and wanted to see how the answers changed.

1. What is your favorite color? Red
2. What is your favorite food? Pizza
3. What is your favorite t.v. show? Scooby Doo
4. Who is your best friend? Caleb
5. What is your favorite animal? Tiger
6. What is your favorite song? Everything is Awesome (from The Lego Movie)
7. What is your favorite toy?  My bad guys
8. What is your favorite movie? Monsters University
9. What is your favorite stuffed animal to sleep with at night? My bad guys
10. What do you want to do when you grow up? A giant

Such a happy birthday with my little love! More to come about his party!