Hayden Turns 4!

That's right, you heard it right, 4!!! These even numbers just about kill me. It was no big deal when he was born or turning one but 2...that was a different story. It felt so weird to have a 2 year old. He was no longer a baby! Age three rolled around, no biggie, he was still a toddler. Well, his fourth birthday rolled around and I just wanted to cry! He is a kid now, a kid! I have LOVED the past 4 years as a mom. He is so much fun. He is a dream child. He has become quite famous around the valley for his quotes and stories. Always keeps me laughing!

Hayden at age four weighed 36.2 pounds and was 41.7 inches tall! He was quite nervous for his Doctors visit because the numerous ones he has been to for Teagan with me. He did so good though. As always, he is still a smart little guy and shows more ambition to learn more and more than any kid I have ever met. He knows all the letters and their sounds. He can write all the letters and some names and words. He can read short words and is counting higher and higher everyday.

I could watch Hayden play all day. He can and will play with anything you hand to him. He is the most creative boy around. His superhero action figures are his favorite thing to play. He is constantly mimicking things I say in his pretend play. Many of times a ninja turtle or Spiderman has paid their time in time-out!

He loves movies. Great, I know! He has an amazing attention span and has ever since he was a little guy. More than we can say for his brother.

He still enjoys an occasional good read but his favorite thing to do it make up stories. We all take turns coming up with a new story. He loves his made up character Drackin Nackin. He is a Dragon we made up. Drackin Nackin and his owner/friend Jack have many adventures together. He also enjoys scary bear stories thanks to his Papa.

Hayden has some imaginary friends. Their names are Gru and Puap. He came up with them all on his own. According to him, they are about an inch tall and they come most places with us. They are usually found doing the things I have told Hayden are inappropriate or wrong. They say naughty words quite often :)

Hayden and Teagan get along sometimes but Hayden is obviously the more sensitive one. If Hayden is found hurt and crying, Teagan will go claw him and make sure the tears keep streaming down. So sad! Hayden also likes to follow Teagan and copy the things he says and does. Interesting? I think so.

Hayden really, really wants me to have another baby. He insists that it needs to be a girl. He wants to cuddle her. Didn't get the teddy bear he was hoping for in Teagan. Although, Teagan can be quite affectionate. I think he will be very upset if the next babe is a male. Hayden loves his "lists" and has made a few with baby girl names. None of which are very flattering.

His best friends are still Cooper and Max. He makes friends very easily and is really starting to be more outgoing. He also loves playing with his Uncles, Dad, Grandma and Papa! He enlists me to play superheroes daily as well. Hayden and his cousin Rachel have become inseparable at family functions.

He loves going to Primary and I have been told he is very attentive and involved.

He is still a picky eater. He loves to tell us that "I loved that when I was a baby," and "I'll eat that when I get bigger." For now, apparently those things just aren't good enough for him. His diet usually consists of mac & cheese, peanut butter and honey sandwiches, waffles, pop tarts, cereal, chocolate milk, cucumbers, cheese, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, quesadillas, turkey, grapes, apples, oranges, bread, pasta, corn dogs & hot dogs. He is becoming a little braver when it comes to trying new things. It's a bit of a rule to try something new at Sunday dinner. This kid loves Sprite too!

Hayden still wants to be carried everywhere. We have quite a few power struggles around here lately.

Great Sleeper still. Can fall asleep lots of places, sleeps through lots of commotion, and will sleep a long time. Unless he has leg aches, which happen often. Poor guy!

We love our Hayden! Here is to another fun year with our little man!