The Lindvall Family: Connor is 3.5

Connor,

You are now 3.5 years old! You are growing so quickly and I can't believe what a fun, little boy you are! You were so excited when I told you last month that you were going to be 3.5! You were expecting a huge birthday bash with lots of cake and balloons. Unfortunately we didn't do all that, but we did sing to you :)

You are so silly these days and are always running around talking/yelling in the loudest voice. You are shy to people you don't know (and even to some people you do know), but at home….wow….you are loud!! When you get excited, you talk in your 'Connor language.' You say tons of words that no one can understand and have made up your own language. You still LOVE playing with all your toys! Trains, trucks, cars, tractors, planes, ninja turtles….they are all your favorite! You can keep yourself occupied for the longest time with your toys! However, you still struggle with cleaning them up :)

Bedtime for you is 8 or 8:30; however, you are a night owl! You stay up late in your room, not making a sound and eventually fall asleep….but you always like to sleep in. You tend to skip your nap at least once or twice a week….on those nights, you fall asleep relatively quick. We have many mornings where we have to wake you up for school or church.

Three years of age hasn't been your easiest stage; however, we are still enjoying each and every day! You are still sensitive and don't like it when you get in trouble. You have really started to notice girls….you still like Stella from school, but have also found some other girls you like (oh brother!!). You and Daddy have had to have a talk or two and we've sought out some advice from other parents with boys. You have become more picky, but we still manage to get whatever dinner/lunch we give you down. When you get embarrassed or you do something you know is wrong, you give us the face above (part smile with mouth open and tongue over to the side).

You are a GREAT big brother. You weren't so sure about Emery at first, but you two have a sweet, special relationship. She loves you and out of all of us, you are the one that makes her laugh. But when she wakes up, your eyes light up. You are always quick to go over to her and greet her! You tend to stick right beside Elli when we're out and about. At soccer the other day, someone got in between you guys in line….you quickly moved to where you were standing right behind Elli….you put your arms around her from behind and said "This is MY sissy." At home, you guys play pretty well….lately it seems you guys always end up in a 'fun' wrestling match!

You have tolerated school this year, but are ready for it to be over. It has been good for you, though. You've learned so much. I'm hoping that something will click next year and you'll learn to love it!

You love to pray! You are always asking to pray at home and at church. I picked you up today from church and your teacher said "He is going to be a great leader someday. His prayers are the best that we've heard in here. He's such a special boy." We couldn't agree more!

Connor, you have started to like writing/coloring. You are doing great writing your name…you picked that up at school! We are STILL working on your alphabet….you almost have them down!