Colton’s 3rd Birthday

Well it was actually a while ago, but I still can’t believe that I am old enough to have a three year old! After Colton and Kaci were in bed that night Weldon and I were sitting on the couch and I told him that I was so happy and grateful for Colton, but that the fact the he keeps having birthdays makes me feel sad because it means he is growing up on me. It was really pathetic, I almost cried! I decided that this just means I need to make the most of every day that I get to have him as my little boy because they are just going faster and faster all of the time.

Colton’s Birthday was on a Sunday this year but Weldon was able to get the day off so it was really nice to be able to go to church as a family again that day. Colton got lots of fun toys that he loved and we had his birthday cheese cake after dinner that he thought was really good too. But the best part about his birthday was that he got some big boy underwear and we started potty training him. I felt bad for a long time that I had waited so long to get him potty trained, but now I think that it was a great idea because it made potty training him a breeze. I had heard so many horror stories about it that I was terrified but because he was old enough to really understand the concept he picked it up so fast and only had one or two accidents. It was great. I am so proud of my smart, handsome, wonderful little boy.

Here are some pictures of my wonderful Colton

Colton loves to do crafts and paint

This kid could play with playdough by the hour, especially when Daddy is in on the fun

Colton has also figured out that he can take pictures, so when ever I don’t put my camera up high enough he turns in on and takes pictures. It is cute because ALL of his pictures are of Kaci.

Here he is with his birthday cheese cake. We didn’t have any birthday candles so we just stuck a huge one in the middle so he could make a wish and blow something out. He thought it was super cool because we lit it three times for him because he was three years old.

Showing off the new big boy underwear

Sexy SpongeBob underwear face

Colton was so excited about his new underwear. Look at that huge grin on his face. It is funny because out of all of his new toys, his new underwear was his favorite gift.

Here Colton is about to give Kaci kisses. He is such a great brother. I am so proud of what a good helper and great example of kindness he is to me.

Because it was his birthday we decided to drive around until the kids went to sleep rather then do the normal routine. After a little while of driving they were both out so we came home. As I was carrying him in the house he woke up a little and said “Birthday?” so I said “Yes Colton it is still your birthday” Then he snuggled up to my shoulder and smiled a little and said “Fun!” It was so sweet that I couldn’t just go lay him down as planned, I had to sit with him in the rocking chair and hold him for a while while he slept.

I am so grateful to have been blessed with this little boy. He is so loving and sweet and always willing to sit and snuggle a little while. He loves trains and sharkfish (any large fish from the ocean, especially sharks and dolphins) and loves to be read to, especially if it’s a Dr. Seuss book. He loves to play and be silly and pretend to be all sorts of animals. I think his favorite thing in this whole world is Kaci and he is such a good brother to her. He also loves his Daddy and wants to do everything he does.

Thank you Colton for letting me be your Mama!! We all love you!!!