Birthday follow-up: Timo at age 3

Timo LOVES: reading (will do this for a long time on his own and together); trucks and digging in the yard/driveway; sports and outdoor games - anything from basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, hockey, tennis, frisbee, anything!; helping in the kitchen; wrestling with Daddy and playing 'the pillow game' on our bed; having 'quiet time' in his room, listening to music/stories and reading books; helping with projects and anything that involves tools or yardwork; going for "long, long, long walks very far away" (as he requests) - he rides his bicycle and I push the stroller. He easily goes a mile on the bike now, and sometimes close to two miles, on the sidewalk or a trail.

Lately, Timo is: very interested to hear stories & songs about Jesus (and re-enact Jesus's arrest, not unlike Gemma at this age); saying "I love you" and giving kisses (so sweet); trying to entice Mattias to play with him at wrestling and other games; getting more interested in painting and using play-doh; intent on keeping things organized around the house (he makes sure all the drawers and cabinets are closed...); pretty reserved around people; a great night-time sleeper but starting to move beyond an afternoon nap (or maybe it's a phase??); no longer sucking his thumb, at his own initiative; VERY talkative and expressive and funny.

At breakfast on Timo's birthday, I asked him some questions, which he answered very readily and easily. Here are his answers (thanks for the idea, Katie and Elsie).

What is your favorite toy? Fire truck
What is your favorite food? Porridge, shredded wheat, flakes (what he has every morning for breakfast)
What do you like to play with Mattias? Trucks
What do you like to play with Mommy? Books
What do you like to play with Daddy? Play basketball
What do you like to do outside? Soccer ball
What is your favorite music? Sesame Street and Bible songs
Can you count from 1 to 10? "1, 2, 10" (laughing)
Can you say the days of the week? Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, 'fursday, 'seconday
What is your favorite place downtown? sidewalk and campus
What is your favorite trail? park with big steep hill (Monument Valley)
Who are your friends? Aunt Katie, Nonna, Jaja, wildebeest (laughing)
What is your favorite book? Cars and Trucks and Things that Go (Richard Scarry)

 
 We love you, Timo, and your funny, sweet, helpful, easy-going personality!