1-5-11

Today was my due date for Zach. He was actually born around 11:20 on January 4. Pretty close to the predicted day. If he had not been a c-section, he would have been exactly on time.

The night before his 3rd birthday, Zach and Mike made yellow cupcakes with yellowy buttercream frosting. Then he took them to his childcare class. He arrived around 9:30 a.m. I called around 9:45 a.m. from Mike's office to see when they would have the treats and they were already eating them!  The class was so excited Miss Megan thought what the heck and they just ate them.

That night Zach opened presents in the library room.  He is getting a bit faster but still likes to savor each gift. It is really a polite way to open presents. Something he just does naturally. I don't expect it to last, but it is nice.

For his birthday he received some underwear! I am going to start potty training.  He also got a sleeping bag and Sesame Street suitcase for when he goes to Grandma and Grandpa's house; a bunny bike helmet for when he rides his big wheel down the driveway (dear god in heaven); some sunglasses, magnetic frig numbers and letters, and a singing cow.

The singing cow is the runaway favorite. Today I had him nap with me because he would not settle down for nap. He had to bring the cow. When I thought he was asleep, because of his deep, rhythmic breathing and relaxed state, I carefully put the cow on the floor. He sat bolt upright and asked where the cow was.