THREE

Our baby boy is 3.  Wow.  How do we have a 3 year old?  When did this happen?  He is turned into a BOY and there is no more baby left in him--nothing.  If he wasn't so cute, chatty, and fun I would be pretty depressed about this whole growing up thing.  However, he is the life of the party around here.  You wouldn't really know it unless you have been around a good bit.  He is really quite shy, but around his 'favorites' he is a trip.

Little Man started school this year.  To say he loves it would be an understatement.  He looks forward to it every week.  After his first day, he got up from his nap and put his backpack on.  He then went and stood by the door and asked if it was time for him to go to school again.  He loves Mrs. Caroline and all the kids in his class.  He is 1 of 4 boys and also loves that one of his best friends, Bella, is in his class as well.  Speaking of naps--the kid hardly ever goes down anymore.  It really is hit or miss.  I require he stay in his room from 130 to 330, no matter what....for him and for me.  However, actual sleeping only occurs about twice a week--on a good week!  Ever since we gave up pacifiers, his naps have taken a dive and it has not gotten any better.  Oh well.

David is full of conversation and is still as sweet as ever.  Thankfully, we have turned the corner on the "terrible 2s" and he is quite pleasant for the most part.  He has truly found his voice and is all about being involved in every little interaction around the house.  He always has an opinion and prefers to be informed about every single thing we do or say.  Keeping the order of authority around here is a daily priority for us :).  The little man continues to amaze us with his compass-like abilities.  He always knows where we are or where we are going.  I swear he is better oriented than I was when I turned 16 and had to drive around town alone.

A fun part that has come with this age has to do with his sporadic obsessions.  He once wore his Buzz Lightyear costume for 4 days straight--naps and bedtime.  Then he did the same thing with his new Auburn jersey.  Now, it's his "slilly boots" from last year.  He really has a preference about shoes and hats.

Let's talk about the marching band.  Daveman is OBSESSED with all things band related.  His newest thing is marching around the house as the drum major.  He likes to spin the stick from his broom as if it's the baton and then slam it down on the ground.  And get this--yesterday he proceeded to do the signature high step you see the drum majors do at Auburn games!  Grant and I were crying while trying to stifle our laughter.  When we go to Auburn games, he spends the entire game asking when the football men will leave the field so the band men can play.  As soon as the band starts to warm up, he has to inform the entire row that the band is about to play.  It is hilarious!!  His favorite instruments are the tuba and the drums in the drum line.

Speaking of Auburn, he is also obsessed with football.  He runs around the house shouting all his favorite Auburn cheers.  He has a little orange megaphone and yells the clean version of Bodda Getta, Track 'Em, and Two Bits.  We are proud :).  He loves to attend football games and is always asking to go to the tailgate tent, wear his Auburn jersey, or go watch Auburn "play football outside, not on TV Mommy!"  So far, he has been able to go to every single home game.  He is a lucky boy.  We even celebrated his actual birthday at the tailgate with cookie cake and a few gifts.  He was very giddy on that day!

In general, he is a typical boy who has an affinity for all types of rescue vehicles, garbage trucks, puzzles, books, trains, airplanes, and of course--marching bands.  We are so blessed to have such an easy going little boy to raise.  We love you so much David!

Birthday party on Sunday!!  Stay tuned for pics.