Huston - August 2013

Puzzle crazy

Huston, you went and turned 4 on me!  It's been a big year for you, you started Pre-K, you got a little brother and you mastered the potty. 

Your memory is so sharp and you remind me of stories I've completely forgotten and can remember lines from TV shows and songs.  Once one sticks in your head, you will say it over and over and over.  You are using really big words and take people by suprise when one rolls off of your tongue.  You also have some pretty funny phrases. 

Some of my favorites:
"When I was little"
"Last time" (this can mean yesterday, 3 years ago or 5 min ago)
"Can't think why" (can't understand)
"What the heck"
"I can't know how"

And if someone calls you a term of endearment, like "Darling" you get very upset and say "My name is Huston!"

You are becoming a better eater and even started trying meat.  You found that you love love love cherries.

We went to Oklahoma and you have found your love for the farm life.  You follow Papa around everywhere and have become his sidekick.  You open gates, "drive" the Kubota, feed the cows, move dirt and anything else he needs.  You've also talked Papa into playing with your toys, singing ABC's and even the conga line.  You also love Nana's dog Gracie and have become obsessed with puzzles.

We had a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle birthday and then went on a mommy/son date.  You completely melted my heart and said "Thank you for my birthday mama."  It makes me so proud that you are becoming such a sweet and respectful boy.

You are a very independent boy.  You want to do everything by yourself.  You walk into school all by yourself and if we get there early you like to get out and wait by the door "all by yourself".  You shine when you get to be the "line" leader or "weather" guy in class.  You are just growing up so fast!  But I love every minute of it.