His vocabulary has really taken off since turning three. He is speaking more every day, in 2 and 3 word sentences... "Look, a police car!" or "Look, a tractor trailer!" or "Look, a motorcycle!" His articulation is mostly spot on, so that is exciting. And yes, the child has a love of anything with wheels.
He is big for his age, weighing in at 39 lbs. and measuring 40 inches tall. He is in the 95 percentile on the growth chart. He is built like a football player, and is surprisingly very fast on his feet... I know this from chasing him.
We keep a child proof cover on the doorknob, as Joshua still wants to escape, and as Noah learned, walk into neighbors' houses. He also manages to disappear when playing outside, as I have lost him a few too many times in the matter of seconds. Thankfully, he is always found, but not without a little panic. One time he had walked three houses away and was in their fenced backyard. All it takes is a few seconds of a turned back, and he vanishes. He hides behind bushes, or simply walks away, and is silent when called. Stinker. He is a bit too brave, adventurous, and bold for his mama.
Joshua still relishes being the baby. He is possessive of me and I can't work the toddler nursery with him in there because he won't let me hold any other kids. He knows he is the crowned prince of the house... not just parents catering to his whims, but also 4 older siblings. We often call him a pint sized dictator... our friends call their toddler the Tiny Tyrant (she is also a toddler in a family with older kids). It's all out of love, of course. And because they are truly the babies of their families, we too often give in to their demands. You want to eat lunch while sitting at the computer to watch monster trucks, all while drinking your "bucky" and holding your "leelee?" Sure! Whatever makes you happy, buddy.
Potty training is not on the radar, and that is mostly my fault. It's really me not wanting to deal with constant potty reminders and/or accidents. Also, we have a big road trip in a month, and I really don't want to have to worry about it while traveling. So, the plan is to have a week of being naked when we return, and hopefully, things will click. Besides, he is growing out of the size 6 diapers and that is as big as they make them, ha.
This is going to be a big year of growing up for our boy. We are ready to hear what he has to say and watch him grow and mature. What a bundle of blessing and joy he adds to our home!
