Spencer's Birthday

Doughnuts and chocolate milk for breakfast

 

Spencer pretty much only wanted trains, cars and trucks and that's what he got. 

 

 

 

This was the first year Spencer really understood that it was his birthday.  He said he wanted Thomas and Percy on his cake, but he kept trying to take them off :)  We've been working hard teaching him that "I'm 3!" 



We always write notes on a balloon for Nathan and send it off to the sky. 

 

I have been overwhelmed with gratitude as I reflect on how far Spencer has come.  Sometimes it doesn't even seem real.  I think, "did that really happen?"  It's hard for me to remember how truly small and fragile he was.  His life is a miracle.  The fact that he is a normal three year old, getting into trouble and being my best little buddy, is a miracle.  To me, there is no other way to explain what he has been through and where he is today.   

 

This picture of Spencer holding a sharpie was taken when he was 9 days old.  He was 1 lb 13 oz and 13 inches long.  Brent could fit his wedding ring around Spencer's arm just like a bracelet.

 

We took this picture for some perspective.  This was a month after Spencer came home (so he was almost 6 months old at this time) and weighed about 10 1/2 lbs.  Amazing!

 

Some notes about Spencer at age 3:

He is a very social little guy - he loves to talk and is friendly to everyone

He loves all things boy, especially cars, trucks and trains

He loves reading stories, and gets stuck on certain ones that we read over and over and over

He loves to sing and knows many primary songs

He is finally starting to eat!  He likes pb & j sandwiches, chicken nuggets, pizza, spaghetti and cereal.  He also loves fruit, mandrain oranges are a favorite.

He is starting to get an attitude - we are dealing with tantrums, hitting, etc.

He loves to snuggle, give hugs and kisses.  He has the best laugh. 

We sure love this kid and are grateful everyday that he is part of our family.