Almost Three

Our big boy Hallister will be three in September. He loves cars right now, and carries them around like they are treasures, especially when he gets a new one. He still likes trains and plays with his train table. We got a hand-me-down bunk bed from GiGi and Grandpa for his room. Eventually Preston will move into his room and sleep on the bottom bunk. Hallister really enjoys it and sleeps on the bottom without the rail now. (Wriley likes it as well.)

He is learning to share toys with Preston and not to be rough with him. It is cute when they wrestle and we have caught Hallister a few times climbing into Preston's crib and both of them jumping.....so sweet.

Hallister's favorite breakfast is pancakes with cool whip and strawberries. For lunch he likes to have a nutri-grain bar, cheetos, and a grilled cheese sandwich (no crust). His favorite supper is chicken nuggets and fries....but he doesn't have it that often.

I've noticed his love language is Quality Time since Preston arrived. He wants one-on-one attention with someone, to play trains, wrestle with, or chase after. When he doesn't get this he acts up and will misbehave so that he does get attention. He loves water and really enjoyed going to the Spray Park in Hewitt. He loves to be outdoors, but that is hard since it is so hot. We get out for our morning walk and then occasionally go to a McDonalds or Burger King to play on the play-scape inside.

He can communicate very well what he wants or needs. He has learned to politely ask, "May I have (whatever he wants) please?" and most of the time says it without prompting. We are working on potty training. He had four days with a dry pull up but is still timid about going #2 in the potty. He naps from 12:30-3pm every day. He is 3 feet tall and weighs 28 pounds. He sometimes talks in third person which is funny......Hallister needs to go to the store. Hallister wants to sit in the truck. Hallister loves to give daddy kisses before he leaves for work. His newest phrase is, "What's going on?"

Hallister is a handful, full of energy, and keeps us on our toes. His strong willed nature will help him develop into being a strong leader.