I thought I was going to finish Carson's blog at 2 years old. Low and behold, I was never even able to finish his 2 year blog post. That should give you a BIG idea of how fast 2 years old to 3 years old went. In a blink of an eye. A big thanks to my IPhone for capturing every moment when I couldn't write it and a BIG thanks to facebook for always keeping the family updated on Carson's World.
With that being said, I'll start from last summer, 2 1/2 years old and briefly bring you up to date to where we are now, 3 1/2 years old. Am I really going to have a 4 year old? WOW!
July 2012, we had a 2 1/2 year old FULLY POTTY TRAINED child!! Let me tell you, we were proud, proud parents for all of our hard work paid off. Carson was so excited. Thank the good Lord, NO MORE DIAPERS!!
He had been asking us for a toy kayak from Bass Pro shops for quite some time. We told him he had to go 5 days with no accidents and no diapers. He did it and we were off to Bass Pro with a happy little boy in hand to make that purchase. We celebrated that evening with a chocolate cake with strawberries.
August 2012, Carson started preschool. Another big big moment. He shined, as always. No tears, at least from Carson. I, on the other hand, had tears streaming down my face. Geoff and I stood there as our little baby waved goodbye and walked right into his classroom with 7 other classmates and 2 teachers. He LOVES preschool. We've had a wonderful experience at his school and we are looking forward to many more.
For Carson's 3rd Birthday, we went to Orlando and celebrated with Mickey Mouse and the gang. We had a memorable weekend. Our cousins, Lori and David, along with my mom and dad joined Carson, Geoffrey and I.
At 3 years old, Carson was 30lbs and 38 1/4 inch tall. Our pediatrician checked Carson's vision and said it was excellent. He was impressed how Carson understood the questions and was able to provide the responses that he did at his age.
Carson also had his first teeth cleaning!! Did wonderful.
**Carson right now moment** He comes over to me and sits in my lap and asks what I am doing on the computer? I told him I am writing about him. He snuggles on me after that and here he sits**
November, 2012 we took Carson to his first Nascar race. That was awesome. Not sure if it was more awesome to see Geoff's face light up with excitement that his son was as enthused as he was or what. But I can tell you, Carson has a need for speed.
December 2012 and January 2013, we had an eventful holiday season. Christmas came and went with a brand new 2 wheel bike with training wheels waiting for Carson under our tree. This really was over within a quick moment because we started packing just after Christmas. We FINALLY sold our first home. This was a major transition for Carson and he handled it better than I did. The new home is much bigger than the old home and I think that helped alot. I miss the memories, but I love having the space. And I LOVE our neighborhood.
That brings us up to date. I am absolutely positive there are many things that I missed, but every single moment is captured on film. My memory is through my photos and if I ever lose it, I will lose my sanity. I capture every smile, unplanned laughter and sweet moment. When I am old and grey and really can't remember anything, I will look back on the photos and smile in the happiness that is shown through my photos.
Things that make Carson, Carson: He likes to bake and cook. Yes, they are two totally different things. He is artsy. Enjoys painting and crafting. Likes to put puzzles together. He is consumed with Hot Wheels and Monster Trucks. I think he has over 50 of each and knows each and every one that he has. Sometimes we will go through his Hot Wheels and sort through which ones are his and which ones are Nannie's. He knows exactly which are which. They are all the same to me. ha! He still likes fishing, boating, beach, etc. I think those are things that will always be a part of him because that is how we are.
March 2013, we converted Carson's toddler bed to a full size bed. Best decision we ever made, hands down. He has been out of our bed ever since. Hallelujah! Although, I do miss his snuggles and welcome them if he comes in early in the morning and climbs into bed. He's just so snuggly. And so another milestone passed.
Life is enjoyable, even with the bumps in the road, the sleepless nights, the coughs and colds here and there, it is a pleasure being Carson's mom. I am honored.
Our lives are constantly on the go. At Geoff's request, I have really made a point to slow things down, but it just seems if its not one thing, its another. There have been many dinners we have turned down, along with birthday parties, etc. Being two full time working parents, our time together is a priority and our time alone with Carson comes first. It is irreplaceable.
Because this has always been my baby book, my memory logger, as much as I wanted to close it down and planned on closing it down, I love writing about my little angel to much to do that. Let's face it, in a time where everything is done on the computer, the access to write about him and jot something down is just to convenient to turn down.
At Geoff's request, my Picasa photos are private, but I try to privately email them to family when I can remember to do so. When I became a mother, I signed away my memory.
So, now I need to update my banner on the blog and change some things around, because the baby I wrote about is no longer. My baby is a walking, talking, intelligent, loving, BIG boy.
Love, Carson's Mommy
