Can it be? Aaron is 3...

My baby boy is 3 years old! I've definitely adopted the motto "expect the unexpected" when it comes to this kid! It started right at birth when he came out a boy instead of a girl like we had been told at his ultrasound. Then, throughout his first year he seemed to progress really slow with everything (rolling over, crawling, walking). I know that kids learn at different rates, but I was still concerned. By the time he was 16 months, I called a local education service to evaluate him. When they did his testing, I was told he was quite a few months behind in both his fine and gross motor skills. He started speech therapy and special education right away. It was great because not only was it free, but his teachers came to our house once a week to work with him. It's amazing how well he did and how quickly he caught on with everything! Within a year, he had caught up with other children his age and tested out of both speech and special ed. These days you would never know he had help with either because of how much he talks and the stuff that comes out! He repeats everything that everyone says, including the not so great stuff. Recently, his favorite has been "you meanie" to someone whenever they bother him... something I believe he picked up from his older brothers! He's gotten a lot more independant and wants to do everything on his own! He is still a momma's boy and LOVES to snuggle, but would rather be wrestling with his older brothers or chasing them around. It's funny too, because when Andrew and Austin were his age, they were all about playing with their Little People stuff. But because of his two older brothers and their interests, Aaron's favorite toys these days are Stars Wars and Indiana Jones little lego sets we have. He also really likes driving his Thomas trains or matchbox cars all around the house, and even makes noises while doing so. He'll always be my little pudge munchkin and I wouldn't trade him for the world... or a girl ;) Happy Birthday Aaron!!!