Boxing Day

Today is the day that we get to wear Carter out by letting him play and play and play with all of his new toys. Lucky duck got everything he wanted for Christmas - and even more. The highlight of it all was a new drum set. Music to our ears. Sort-of. He's also enjoying the coolest blow-up car that works with the Wii remote/steering wheel, so he can really "drive" while playing the racing car games. Sweet! Toys just weren't this cool when we were little.

We were so blessed to have so much time with family this Christmas season. Nana visited us last week, and was able to spend almost a week with our sweet boy. Oh, how he LOVES his Nana! I don't think there is anyone else who can listen to him talk endlessly for so long and still find patience for him. Not to mention, she brought super-cool remote controlled cars.

Lots of time was spent with Aunt Kiki and her boyfriend, Scott, who were home visiting from Minnesota. I'll bet they were glad to be enjoying our 70+ degree weather!

It is hard to believe that 2010 is coming to a close. We are sure that 2011 will be our best year yet - full of noise, laughter and big surprises!

How Much We Do!

My sweet husband was telling Carter how he should appreciate his mom because of how much I do for them. So, Carter comes out and says, "Mom, appreciate us because we do so much for you!" Hahahaha!

Potty Mouth!

My silly boy has discovered the hilarious world of potty/poopy humor. Oh dear! His latest favorite thing is to record his own voice saying ridiculous things like, "I pooped in the toilet! I pooped in my pants!"... and then he laughs, and laughs, and laughs... so silly!

Love You Forever

C: Mommy, will you love me forever?

Me: Of course, I will!

C: Thank you, mommy. That is nice.

All Night!

Carter was up pretty late last night, just playing in his room and talking to himself. When he woke up this morning and come into our room, he was wearing UNDERWEAR! He said that he changed out of his pull-up and into his underwear before he fell asleep last night... which means he actually had his very first DRY night! Very cool! Getting bigger and more independent every day.

Questions

It seems as though we have accidentally hit the "questions" button on Carter... and I can't figure out how to turn it off!! Yeah, yeah... we know it is cute... but seriously! How many times can you be asked how old you are, whether you are right-handed or left-handed, or if you are older/younger than someone? While some strangers think it is cute, there are many who don't enjoy sharing these personal details with my inquisitive 4-year-old. Is it too young to teach him how to read someone's body language to determine whether or not they want him to talk to them? Hmmm... maybe!

Go to SLEEP!

My poor child is terribly sleep deprived... ridiculously cranky... and just not very nice to be around these days. Why? Well, other that just being 4... he's also in the process of giving up the treasured nap. Children don't seem to have quite the appreciation for mid-day siestas that they should. Personally, I would LOVE to take a nap everyday. Wish he'd agree!