These are the most recent pictures of Andrew.
He is a funny kid. He makes jokes all the time. He is learning alot at school too. I have had to get my momma bear status out this past month with school. First was a biting incident (s) with another boy at school. This little boy is a friend of Andrew's and I know his parents pretty well. So it was hard to realize that this little boy was hurting my son on a daily basis. Andrew was being targeting with the boys biting so I had to talk to the teacher and the directors to make sure they were doing everything they could to keep this boy from biting Andrew. I realize the school can only do so much b/c I know you can't really control a child. Like Owen said this boy's parents can't stop him from biting just like we can't make Andrew go to the potty. Kids can be strong willed. But I still had to make it known we were concerned. Luckily it has stopped (that I know of).
The 2nd incident is that Andrew had been acting out at school. Throwing things, not listening, ect...It concerned me b/c some of the behavior had rolled over to home as well. I realized that he is 3 and they will get into these moods, but I was concerned. It didn't help that one of Andrew's teachers told me that this little boy (same as above) would bring out the wild side in Andrew. So I talked with the directors again about possibly moving Andrew or at least separating them in August when they move up. I cried 3 times that day talking to Owen and the directors. It was alot of me being emotional but my sweet boy was being a little bit of a brat and I couldn't take it. But as with the biting things seemed to have gotten back to normal.
Andrew still only wants me in the mornings and it hurts Owen's feelings. I tell him that friends of mine who have girls say they the daughters only want their daddy's, so boys only want their mama's. I don't think that helps his feelings, but I am trying.
He will not go #2 on the potty. He is a master negotiator. We will offer something we KNOW he wants and the minute we pair it up with potting - Andrew no longer wants it. His technique is great (for him). I know we aren't consistent and I really think this is more of a parent issue. But we are trying every day and keep telling ourselves there are not children five or older not potty trained. It will come on his time. It HAS TO, right???
He likes for us to tell him stories. He gives us the subject, for example...tell me a story about tow mater, buzz light year, Easter Bunny, etc...
I see really positive things when it comes to Sam. He also doesn't like it when Sam is upset. Yesterday in the car Sam was crying and I couldn't do anything to make him happy - mainly because I was driving. Andrew finally stepped in and said "stop" and reached out to hold Sam's hand. Then he tells me, "I think Sam is sleepy. Sam just fall asleep". It was really funny.
He really likes Eric (Abby's soon to be husband) and Eric's dog Sherpa. In fact for Easter Sunday Andrew told us that Sherpa, Eric and Annie (Abby's dog) would be at Aha and Mick's house but that Abby would be at home in Jackson with a fever. Random but funny.
Ralphie and Andrew are also glued to each other. Andrew feeds Ralphie in the afternoons and tells him to sit while he pours his food. He always has to be the one to shut Ralphie's gate before we leave the house. I am glad those two are forming a friendship (well it's actually formed, I am glad the bond is getting stronger).
Andrew can tell us where he likes to eat if we go out to eat.
He is an observant person and a caring person. I am in awe of our 3 year old.
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| A glimpse of his sense of humor - which is very similar to his dad's |
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| He loves wearing hats |
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| Sweet boy - this was at Emery's 2nd birthday party |
Just a little insight into our Andrew at 3 years and 3 months :)
1 comment:
We've had trouble with not listening at school a couple of times lately too. So, you're definitely not alone. Let's blame it on their age!
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