Connor Through the Years

Today, my baby (yes, he will always be my baby!!) Connor turns 4! Seriously, it's just so hard for me to believe how quickly he is growing up. Seems like yesterday I was screaming in the delivery room when he wouldn't come out, ha!

So what's Connor up to these days? Well, besides all the hilarious conversations we have...Connor is just a really fun little guy. He has really enjoyed his preschool this year and has made several sweet friends there that we hope to keep in touch with. He seems to be a pretty sociable fella once he gets over some initial shyness in new situations. Connor is very lucky to live on a street full of kids near his age. On nice weather days, you will always find at least 10 kids playing in our cul-de-sac and Connor loves hanging out with them. He also likes to ride his bike and play sports and guns. He was supposed to play soccer this spring but due to a scheduling conflict we've postponed that until next season.

One thing that Jeff and I love about Connor is his sweet and gracious disposition. He is usually really happy and always remembers to say "thank you" for things he appreciates. He has become quite inquisitive and asks a TON of questions. He also talks a LOT. Sometimes I ask him if he can just stop talking for a few minutes because Mommy needs a break.



Connor really enjoys his Children's Church on Sundays and he also enjoys Chapel at his preschool. He likes to talk about God and Jesus, and he says the sweetest prayers before bedtime. I love hearing those prayers and I may just have to record them sometime!

Connor recently experienced a big milestone (for him): he has now given up his afternoon naps. I noticed that he was having more and more difficulty falling asleep at night after napping each afternoon, so we instituted an afternoon rest time in the upstairs gameroom. The rules of rest time are simple: watch TV or play quietly, and most importantly... No talking to Mom! It has been working out great!

This spring we got out Connor's pajamas from last year and they looked like capris! He's definitely grown taller!



We'll have his official 4-year-old stats later this week after his doctor appointment. Speaking of, Connor is really spooked by the thought of getting shots this week. I'm hoping we get through that without too much trauma, ha!

Stay tuned for more birthday updates later this week. In the meantime, enjoy this look at Connor through the years! Ach, my baby is 4!!!

Connor age 1


Connor age 2


Connor age 3


Connor age 4, wearing his birthday medal!