Happy New year 2022!

AJ! You are a Big Boy! You are closer to 3 than you are to 2! Oh my gosh are you smart. That is the first thing that comes to my mind. I mean SO SMART. Whether it be how well you speak, your memory, your vocab, your numbers. You can carry on a conversation, you can advocate for yourself, and you can Sing! Winter break was an absolute blast as you thoroughly enjoyed your time in Florida. I can also tell you that it will be our last trip in diapers. Can you believe it! You are a hop skip and poop in the toliet away from potty training. I think that will be our spring break task. Florida was 19 days of absolute bliss. You were in the pool almost every day and you loved every minute of it. You even started to float on your back, by yourself. "Watch me!" You would get out fo the pool and then jump in and then do it again and again. You have a puddle jumper on so that gave you wings to fly and it didn't matter shallow end or deep you went by yourself. Mr. Independent for sure, except for when it comes to sleeping. You have started to act a little like Danica where you need us to be next to you to fall asleep. I blame Daddy for this one. However, you are not sleeping in our bed so that is a step in the right direction. In Florida, you slept next to us in "condo bed" and that was a success. Nap time was also pretty successful in the stroller while at restaurants and when you would wake up you would have the biggest smile! Your smile lights up a room and so does your really long hair. I know, Mom and Dad, why didn't you cut my hair????? Mom, did someone really say what a beautiful girl? Yes they did!!! So fine I will give your bangs a little trim. LOL Your blonde locks AJ, no one wants to see those gone at least not Daddy and I. Let's get back to Florida talk, you weren't such a fan of the beach, you would much rather be in the pool. You had a lot of different adventures including the big cat habitat where you feed a giant bear, YES, a giant bear. We saw lions, and tigers, and a 900lb. LIGER! You eveb rode a pony. You were like a pro on that pony, must take after your new Grandpa! There was a petting zoo and you really liked the goats. It was just truly a pleasure watching your independence, your ability to go with the flow, and your excitement. Every day, "Mom it's sunny!!!" I can tell you that you, like your sisters, are a Florida boy and we can't wait to go back. When we left for Beth's today you said, "Mom it's freezing" then you told Sissies that we are going back to Florida. I too am dreaming of the sun and the beach. Dont' worry we will be back soon! Every day is truly a joy with you from the minute you crack open your bedroom door and shuffle to our room. You LOVE cocomelon and your Christmas gifts had a cocomelon theme. AJ doll, socks, shirt, "cocomelon jamas...cocomleon jams." How much fun that was! You are a terrific eater of all foods and you want to do it yourself. You even put your dish in the sink when you are done. Such a great boy. Then we head to Beth's house We listen to "under the sea" and the "ABC's" amony some classic rock. We also talk about yellow, green, and Red. GO DOGS GO! I also let you pick which direction we are going to head in the morning and you tell me what color cars, gas stations, and a lot of other landmarks are along the way. Today I said Aj it is almost you birthday to which you responded, "May 6" and I asked how old you will be to which you responded, "5" :). This also goes for you name, "what is your name?" Alexander James. Daddy Asked Aj, do you know how much I love you?" You replied "15 hours." Playing waitor, "What do you have, kiddie cocktail or grapes!" Daddy look at my excavator ( truck) Mommy I got in trouble at Beth's because I wasn't following erections!