Germs

So, on Thursday, after the soccer practice, David did not feel good. Sure enough, he woke up in the middle of the night with fever. I stayed home with hi on Friday and took him to the doctor, who said that David has bronchitis and may be pneumonia. We got our meds immediately and I was glad that it was caught early on. Even though David looked sick, he sure didn't act like it. I had to keep turning on cartoons for him, just so he will stay on the sofa and not running around the house. By Sunday he was fever free and we went to his grandma Asya's house. What can I say, my son is a true belorussian jew- he loves potato latkes and can eat them everyday (We will have to make some for Hanukah- my friend Miriam will be proud if we will eat latkes without ham or bacon). Well, we decided to keep David home on Monday, extra day of rest never hurt anyone, but David was going crazy in the house! So on Tesday he went back to school. Hopefully he is done with being sick for this season.
That's all I got.

Game 1 and 2

Say "Hello" to our soccer player. Our first game was on Sunday and... well... the team did it's best. We scored one goal. David ran in the direction of his friends.... 10 feet behind them. But hey, it's only their first game :). He doesn't care to get the ball yet, but it is all ahead of us. At least he is learning to ... run around. The second game was a little better and we scored 4 goals (all by one boy) and the opposite team scored one against them selves. My cousins Sergei and Layla made Mike and I shirts to support David with the team name on the front and David's number on the back. Everyone loved the shirts and wanted to get them. They came to watch David play his game and brought him gifts for his birthday - Disney Sports Fun and a set of drums (Lucky mom and dad). We ended our visit at Scotty P's and cought up on our family news.

That's all I got.

Dentist visit

Well, I tell you, turning 3 is not easy - joining soccer, well check up with a shot, visit to the dentist.... So, David went to see Dr. Morel in her office. He played with puzzles while he waited and when it was his turn to go, he went... by himself!!! (Tears are coming out of my eyes when I think about it - read my Birthday post). He sat in the dentist chair, opened his mouth wide, and...... let Dr. Morel do her things. I am a very proud mama that stayed back and watched her baby growing up by the minute. We left with clean teeth and were told to floss every day!
Thank you, Dr. Morel, for the wonderful experience!

Doctor's appt.

Today we had to go to the doctor for a shot and a 3 year -old check up. David is 40.5 " height and 37.5 lb - 90% weight and 95% height. I though that he was heavier than that and you would know what I am talking about if you ever tried picking him up. He did everything that doctor asked him to do so well, that you would think he was 5, not 3. When it was time for a shot, David held his dog and my hand, and fussed a little bit. I was not expecting him to do so well. I was very proud of him and he was proud of himself. We had to go home and have ice cream after dinner to celebrate his bravery!

That's all I got.

Birthday gifts

David enjoyed his party very much, but he was somewhat overwhelmed with all the gifts - he got sooo many, he didn't know what to play with first, going from toy to toy, making exciting comments. His "auntie" Alex, Philippe, and baby Sasha got him 3 toys - Thomas the train play tent vehicle, and Mega Dump truck and Bulldozer, which drives it's self and has a music player. (David likes the bulldozer best, or may be the music in it). His best friends, Ben and Ella got Bob the builder magnet blocks and a Happy Birthday book. Our neighbors, Julia and Lauren got him imaginext giraffe (he has to take it with him when we leave the house) and Elmo's hot tomato game (we have to learn how to play it, it looks like a lot of fun). One of David's cousins, Alexa got him a cool Leapster game system with the game and a carry case (best toy to take on long trips). Riley Grace, David's friend, got him an electric chainsaw - David's favorite toy - mom's nightmare ( it is loud, but cool). David's older cousin, Sasha, got him a remote control car, Misha likes to play with that one. David's uncle Sasha (Alex) gave him a collectible race car - David is ready for a race. Other toys that David got from other friends were a roaring T -Rex by Imaginext (very cool), Bob the Builder lap top and talking tool belt. Very cool gifts! We had to put some away because David was too overwhelmed with it, but there are some that he had to have right then and there. We are very happy and feel blessed to have friends and family that care and love David so much. Thank you to all for coming and celebrating this special day with us.

Birthday!

3 years old! Can you believe it? not 1, not 2, but 3!!!! My baby is a pre-schooler and he tells me that every day when I pick him up. It's not like I need a reminder or anything, but time goes so FAST! I remember him as a baby: breastfeeding, pure foods, first crawls, steps, words. They say that a human baby learns all these milestones later than any animal, I beg to differ when it comes down to memory. I am telling you - it is only a moment, so cherish it while you can! I know I have many thing to cherish in the future - last kiss before going to school or last bath to give, last time helping with getting dressed or helping with putting shoes on, last time tucking him in bed or twirling together with him in my arms. The list can go on, but these last moments will knock on my door at any moment and I will realize that it was never enough- not enough hugs, kisses, I love yous - it will never be enough.

That's all I got.