Never A Dull Moment: Noah Austin

The boys will turn 3 next week so I thought I would write a letter to each of them individually before their birthday. I am going to start with Noah because he is the oldest.

Dear Noah,
     Noah, you are our Baby A and the oldest by a whole 3 minutes. You have always been about 1-2 lbs smaller than Nathan but you are a scrappy little guy.   From day 1 your little personality was there. Many people will tell you that their newborns just eat and sleep and really haven't developed a personality. Not you my little man. You have been curious since the day you were born. I would call you my little scientist at just a few days old. You were constantly looking and studying things so intently. I could just see the little wheels in your brain going trying to figure out how things work. Watching you at (almost) 3 I realize I was right. You are into everything possible. You are constantly investigating or climbing or trying new things. You have NO fear. (except for a little fear of heights) You can lock and unlock every door in our house. You can turn on all of the water faucets and even the shower. You have had several showers fully clothed. I caught you standing on the kitchen table many times twirling the chandelier and singing, "Round and round, round and round." You climb out of your bed on a daily basis. You have learned the trick is not to wake up your brother and mommy doesn't get too upset. You love any thing with a motor. Tractors, trucks, motorcycles, boats, lawnmowers, etc. You love it all and YOU want to drive. One day you cried for about 15 minutes in the car because you didn't understand why you couldn't drive.
     Noah, you are so much like your daddy. You have always been a little bit of a Daddy's boy. You are quiet when you walk into a new situation and it takes you a few minutes to warm up. Once you get comfortable you are such a funny and sweet little guy. You were a tiny bit hesitant on the first day of preschool this year. After one day you loved it. You love your friends, your teacher and your "classroom" as you and your brother call school. You also have your daddy's stubborness. I just try to remember that strong willed children will be leaders not followers. :) You do have a temper and can pitch some good ones these days. I just usually walk away and let you get it all out. You usually come to find me and tell me that you are done crying now.
     Singing is something you have grown to love this year at school. At the beginning of the year we couldn't get you to sing anything at home. Now your music teacher says that you are the loudest singer and probably most enthusiastic in the class. You sing all the time at home. You also love Daddy's "cool" guitar as you call it. Hopefully, Santa will bring you your own for Christmas.
     Noah, you keep Mommy on her toes 24 hours a day. I never know what you will try next. I tell Daddy that I just can't keep up with that little inquisitive mind of yours. You are just the most mischievious little boy ever. When you think Mommy's not happy you turn on the cuteness and charm. You smile that little grin of yours and it is so hard not to laugh. ( I think Daddy probably did the same thing to Nana when he was little.)  I've always said that cute will take you a long way in life so you should be fine. :)
     As busy as you are you always have time for hugs and kisses. As a baby you didn't seem to want to be held as much as Nathan. Now, you love to crawl up in our lap and cuddle. Your "lu you" (love you) is the sweetest thing ever. Noah, I hope your little personality never changes. Even though you wear me out I love seeing things through your eyes every day. Every day is another adventure.

Happy (almost) Birthday Noah!
Love,
Mommy

Noah's Favorites:
Food-pancakes, macaroni and cheese
Color-yellow
TV show-Wiggles, Barney
Song-Wheels on the Bus
Book-Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Toys-bike, tricycle, blocks