To Heaven and Back: Daniel's 39th

I've gotten WAY behind on posting Daniel's monthly updates, so I'll combine and explain how BIG our firstborn is getting!

In his 39th-42nd Months, Daniel:
Weighed 37 lbs.
Wore size 3T and 4T clothes.
Wore size 10.5 wide in shoes.
Didn't need diapers!
COMPLETELY potty trained...
except when he slept.
Loved being outside.
Rode on his tractor A LOT.
Enjoyed driving or walking down to Mrs. Debbie's house.
Liked to pretend.
Enjoyed having Mrs. Jennifer over!
Loved popsicles and pizza.
Liked being naked.
Was super opinionated.
Was very helpful.
Took a special liking to Elias.
Was incredibly creative.
Liked everything to be in a line.
Celebrated Aunt Kim's 30th Birthday!
Loved going to church.
Liked taking pictures.
Distracted Mommy while she voted.
Celebrated Levi's birthday with Captain.
Did not like being alone.
Fought taking naps.
Started Mother's Day Out.
Got a new teacher, Mrs. Ann.
Loved having his friend, Reid, in his class.
Had fun at Seth's train party!
Loved swimming in their pool!
Mostly he liked the water guns!
Was super excited to get a Thomas lunchbox.
Always wanted to hold Elias.
Wanted to snuggle up in bed with us in the mornings.
Was SHOCKED when Daddy came home
with his head shaved for Addy!
Learned how to climb ON TOP
of the swingset. I kid you not.
Really liked to wrestle.
Loved digging up dirt, mud, and worms.
Celebrated Mimi's birthday at Red Robin!
Started learning scriptures and
using a wisdom/discipline chart.
Loved trains, building tents, and dressing up.
Also liked using items to build forts.
Met Daniel at the post office.
Daniel gave Daniel a USPS name tag.
Did NOT like to share.
Became clingy when Mom dropped him off
at Mother's Day Out.
Started Tamiflu to avoid Daddy's flu.
Stayed at Mimi's while Daddy was sick.
Loved water fountains.
Had fun at the family reunion.
Really liked the tee ball.
Was always picking Elias up...
scaring Mommy to death!
Could make ANYONE crack up!
Especially Elias and Mommy.
Was super strong-willed.
Liked Mimi's scarecrow and Pumpkin houses.
Had an AWESOME memory.
Could explain events in detail.
Went to the circus.
Whined the first half of it.
Was in the bathroom for 1/4 of it.
Enjoyed the rest of it.

Daniel's Favorites These Months:

Color: Blue or Red
Shape: Star
Song: The B-I-B-L-E, There's No Power in the Water
People: Ms. Jennifer, Mimi, Grandpa, Jessica, Natalie, Seth, Bekah, Daddy, Elias, Mrs. Debbie
Food: Popsicles, Lunchables, Fruit, Pizza
Drink: "Hot" = Mountain Dew or Sprite
Snack: Gummies
Toy: John Deere Tractor and Swing Set
Thing to Do: Being Outside, Going, Building Tracks, Tents or Forts
Movie: Blue Mountain Mystery (Thomas)
TV: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Bible Story: Daniel in the Lion's Den
Restaurant: McDonald's, "Chicken Lay" (Chick Fil A), "Taccer Bell"