Jo-Jo's three!

October 21- time to celebrate three years for my little boy. We spent most of the day snuggled up watching Joe's latest favorites: "Kung Fu Panda" and "Swiss Family Robinson." Poor little guy fell victim a week ago to some sort of stomach virus that brings on frequent spells of potent diarrhea. Of course the pediatrician's advice amounted to 24 ounces of liquid a day and no fruits, veggies, dairy or sweets. Perfect recipe for a birthday party (we fudged a little on the diet...just this once.)

After Emma got home from school and Josie had one outfit-changing blowout, we went to the local playland- Jungle Jim's- for some rides and games! Joseph's little friend James joined us for the fun and Nana, cousin Roxey and aunt Shannon came too!

We went back home for pizza, presents and cake! Joseph was miraculously perky and back to his silly self during the party. He was so excited to open his presents and ripped through them too fast for me to take any decent pictures.

I made him a little toolbelt and got him some little tools. When I put it on him, he posed for the camera and said in his tough guy voice: "I'n a fix-it man!"

He loved his new boy "sooter" (scooter) and "mow-lawn." After the party guests had gone all he wanted to do was watch his new movie, "How to Train your Dragon." He loves that one!

The final order of the day was to measure this big boy on this measuring chart!

At the ripe old age of three, Joseph loves cars, especially the die-cast ones from the Disney movie. He's really into dinosaurs and sword fighting. He's a little chatter box and is always surprising me with new words. The other day in the car he told me he likes "pachyderms." The only thing that keeps him little is his pronunciation. "l's" sound like "y's" (yeopard, yove you), "r's" sound like "w's" (wowwied, whynocerus ), and s+consonants sound like "f's". Those are the funniest. "sneaking" turns to "feaking", "squirt" is "firt." Emma's always trying to correct him but I like how cute it sounds.

Jo-Jo still loves his "bear friend" and "dee-dee" and I don't have the guts to take it away from him in fear that he'll give up naps. He's still sooo snuggly and always loves hugs and kisses. When he's tired or needs affection he'll put his hand on my cheek one at a time, both sides. I love it.He is my best little buddy and makes these long first-grade days (bye Emma) go by faster. He loves errands and usually asks for "one more store." I can't believe how fast the time has gone by and I can honestly say I've enjoyed every minute with this boy.

Happy Birthday Josie-Bosie!