John - 34 Months

John at 34 Months

John is sleeping in a big boy bed. He is using the headboard and frame that Jay used as a boy. For the first month he stayed in his bed until we came and got him, but once he figured out he can get out of bed himself he does and comes downstairs to play (normally in the office drawing pictures).

John is pretty much potty trained. He can go by himself, but just needs helping getting his underwear and pants back on. He is normally really good at telling us he has to go.

John loves to go places. Most mornings he asks where we are going that day. He is even happy just going to the grocery store!

He has become more independent. Likes to do things himself (carry his plate and cup, set the table, help with dinner, pick out his clothes, choose which shoes he wants to wear, etc.). He has a couple favorite pairs of pants and a couple favorite shirts. If they are clean you can bet he is going to wear them.

He got to go to his first Indians game with Jay and loved it. They stayed the whole time and John asked lots of questions. His favorite position is catcher. 

John gives baby Grace kisses and hugs and tells us "I'll be nice to baby Grace".

John and James started sleeping in the same room at night starting on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. It has gone fairly well. It normally takes both of them a while to go to sleep. James is a louder sleeper and takes more time to settle down, while John has always been a good sleeper and is normally quiet and still once you put him in bed. It will be a process getting them to sleep well at night again, but so far it's not been terrible. 

On June 4, 2015, John decided to put himself down for a nap. He told Holly that he was going to read  two books, turn off his light, shut his door, and then get in bed. He also told Holly that he did not want her to come back in his room after putting James down for a nap. (This just happened as I'm writing, so we'll see if he actually stays asleep.)

John and James like to chase each other and wrestle. They are becoming better at playing together. 

We love our John!