Alexander

Onward and upward. Alexander is a spitfire as usual. He grows more and more independent everyday. Starting with him "no want it". Alex pretty much no want it nothing and everything and is sure to tell you. Lately Alex no want it sleep! Bedtime and nap time have become quite the challenge. He is so afraid that Bastian is going to get to do something that he isn't. He is like his brothers shadow lately. Anything that Bam-Bam is doing he wants to do too. I know i should be teaching him the right way to say his name but I know it will not last forever. For Sebastian at first he hated Bam-Bam. When the alternative became Meatball he decided Bam-Bam is okay by him. Alex recently decided he no want it sleep in his room but rather on the bottom bunk in Sebastian's room. I guess that is okay for now, but when the first sleepover in Bastian's room happens with his buddies I have a feeling I am in for a long night (right Aunt Crystal). Alex is speaking a lot better now so our lives have become a little easier. Most things he says okay but Marshmallow is actually Fafamah. To the untrained ear that one can be quite confusing. He is turning into quite the sweetie. After he does something to hurt somebody he is good about asking if you are okay even if it was on purpose. Joel and I are wanting to take them camping this summer but hopefully we can get Alex sleeping through the night first! Alex cannot wait to play soccer like his big brother. He is already following what Coach Mike says and really trying hard. Every week at the games he sits on the players bench and when coach yells "Subs!" Alex always cries out, "me too! me too!". He wants in the game bad. Also this summer it appears Alex will be swimming in the pool. Last summer he finally got in one of the last days of the season but he has already gotten in this summer so far so good. Alex's favorite things are Thomas the Train, Wonder pets (Teamwork), and swings. He would love to be pushed on the swing all day long but fortunately for me has belly-swinging down to an art as well. I am sure the summer is going to bring many more smiles, giggles, and tears so I will try to keep everyone informed!