3 Year Check Up

Kaden finally had his three year check up.  I guess summer birthdays are hard because the past two years the doctor has been on two week vacations- which has pushed out his appointment a total of a month now!  He was such a big boy, answering all the questions he was asked, and doing exactly as he was told to get measured and weighed and didn't even cry when he got a shot and a finger prick for his cholesterol test.  He's grown 2.5 inches this year and gained 6.5 lbs.
 Here are his stats:
Height: 3'3"
Weight: 38lbs
At home he's still struggling a bit on the potty, ever since he learned out to hold it.  Its like we took a huge step backward.  He tends to push the envelope on the "holding it" thing and the result is accidents.  Since turning three he had gotten a little bit fresh.  Its like someone told him he never really had terrible twos, so he should do a little something... but for the most part he is a delight.  He continues to be a great sharer, very kind and generous and an excellent cuddle bug.  He just randomly comes up and gives me a big Kaden squeeze and says, "I love you Mommy!"  There is nothing better.

He talks so much now, which isn't a big deal for most three year olds, but to think this time last year we only had a couple of words - he's come a long way.  He even says MAkinna now, but only when he's really trying to get her attention or is mad at her- Kenna seems to be his special nick name for her.  I think its cute, and hope it sticks.

Kaden still loves all things sports and balls, but has added some other interests to the mix.  He's into pirates these days, and Woody & Buzz from Toy Story and Lightning McQueen and all things Cars.  And of course most things his big sister is playing.  He still gives a "thumbs up" with his index finger, which continues to crack me up.  He also continues to ask for my "bell but" when he's tired.  I find that less amusing.  I was really hoping he'd give that up by now.

He's so smart in so many ways.  The things he figures out amaze me.  He can spell his name and recogize most of the letters in it when he sees them in other places.  He can count successfully to 13 after that, the teens get a little mixed up.  For one reason or another he can't seem to get his meals right.  Its like a running joke now.  At breakfast he calls out, "Kenna, dinner's ready." Or asks for lunch at dinner time.  Its really pretty funny.  While talking on the phone to my mom the other morning, he told her he was eating dinner, and Mackinna had to step in and say, "He has trouble with his meals Grandma, we are eating breakfast."  Though... Kaden doesn't eat much these days.  Mac N Cheese, Chick N nuggets, yogurt, PBJ- thats about it unless its cookies or candy.  He used to be such a good eater, but all he wants these days are snacks.  It was a huge victory today to get him to eat some water mellon!  We've been trying to work on colors, but he can only seem to master ugly colors- black, brown, grey and white- usually orange too, but with red, blue, green and yellow we still have a long way to go.

He is looking forward to going to pre school next week and I'm sure he'll love it and make lots of friends.  I just hope he doesn't wet his pants and hope he doesn't miss his sister too much while she's at school!