Carters first day of 4-k

 Carter has been looking forward to this day for weeks! he had his clothes on and backpack ready since 8am. the bus doesn't come until 11. It was a morning filled with "it is time for my bus yet?" every 5 min. I drove him and picked him the up the first day. I went to pick him up and he was already on the bus. as soon as he got off he started crying "mom, they wouldn't let me ride the bus" I tried explaining it was because I was here to pick him up and he responded with "don't ever pick me up from this school again" he was really looking forward to riding the bus like his big sisters. He rides with only 4 year olds and is covered in sweat after the 40 min bus ride, but whatever kiddo. It makes my life easier.

 Waiting in line to go into the school. He goes from 11:30-3:30 and its a free program the school district offers! my house is SO quiet without him and he is so tired when he comes home, but he is still loving it, including the bus rides! its just too bad he doesn't go to Kailey and Jordan's school

So cute and excited!!!

Carter-ism

I wanted to write a few things down before I forget, which is to be sooner rather than later. i still have pregnancy brain...

when feeding Decker for the first time carter and my conversation went like this:
C: what are you doing?
Mom: feeding Decker
C: (laughing) no your not mom (also in a know it all voice)
Mom: yes, Decker drinks milk that mommy makes
C: Thats funny mom, why is there milk in your boobies?
Mom: because heavenly Father made it that way so i can take care of Decker so he grows big and strong.
C: (thinks a bit then laughs) heavenly Father is funny for putting milk in your boobies huh!
he asks all the time if he can see if I have milk... I'm trying to be private but the kid is so curious it funny.

Carter is also constantly asking to Hold "Decka" (we are working on his "ers") but they have to wash their hands before they can, so we are constantly hearing the sink then him run in, "can i hold decka now? I washed my hands" or "does hand santatiza count as washing my hands so i can hold him" or he wants to pat his hair, or hug him, or kiss his head, or touch him. Anything to get near him! this morning Decker was hungry but i wasn't quite ready to feed him so hes crying while carter is holding him. When I am ready to get him, he says, please don't take him, Its OK hes crying, the whispers "don't woowy Decka" over and over until he stops crying. I was a little nervous he'd be jealous, but i think he loves him too much to be jealous! Every outfit he asks "did i wear that when I was little like Decker?" yes, yes you did Carter.

The 3 year old!!!

His awesome Thomas cake! it was fun to make and he loved it! he is big into Thomas

He got this from his grandparents, along with a wii (he helped by this with his sibling birthday money)

He also got a boy bike.

Another birthday down. This kid has been SOOO excited for his birthday. Everyday since Kailey's birthday he kept asking "is it my birthday now?" well, today WAS his birthday and all day it was "its my birthday NOW!" in his loudest voice, oh wait. Every voice he has is his loudest voice! he isn't the quietest kid on the block, but he probably is the cutest.

Carter is such a sweet, happy, funny, kid. Anyone who meets him says so. he's just like able. He is such a good little brother and big brother. He loves to play with his sister, he thinks he's big like they are. He is fearless in the pool, and because of it basically knows how to swim. He is imaginative, creative, smart and funny. He might manage to sneak in my bed every night, but I guess I'll take him while I can, one day he wont be three and he wont want to snuggle me. Man I love this kid.