Our boy, Jace

Jace is our 3.5 year old. He turns four in August. He's tall for his age. He's a miniture Justin- looks, personality- the whole works. It seems like he's had a lot happening lately, so I thought I'd dedicate a post to our Jace boy.

For the last part of this school year, Jace was in speech therapy. He's had trouble with some sounds, so we got him evaluated and he qualified. This was on his last day before school got out for summer break. He loved this Bob the Builder game that they got to play. They usually incorporate a game or activity along with flash cards, mouth exercises and pronunciation type of stuff. I love his speech therapist, she has been so good with Jace. He went 2 days a week for 20 minutes each session.

I am seriously so proud of Jace for all of his progress. it takes a lot of patience, focus and consistency as parents, but it so worth it when they get it right. I know to some parents it's no big deal, but this has been a challenge for us & we're so glad Jace's speech is improving. We look forward to returning this fall!

This spring, we inherited a bike from one of my nephews, strapped a pair of training wheels on them (that don't exactly fit because we got them at the D.I. after hunting the whole town of Rexburg for a set & not finding any! No surprise) Jace has been a speed demon on this thing ever since. He can cruise on this bad boy- even with rickety wheels.

Pretty typical Jace here. He loves to pretend stuff. Every day he wants to play house or church or school or something. This day, he got into the bathroom cabinet and decided to build something. Yes, you're seeing it right, a long train or something created by toilet paper and feminine hygiene products. He gets so meticulous too- I love watching his face as he puts things "just so".

Jace went to the dentist for the first time this month & it's not good news folks! He has 8 cavities! (Gasp- yes you saw it right). We have to put him under just to get all the work done. Geez you'd think that I've been feeding this kid spoonfuls of sugar by that report. I swear it's more because we got negligent on his brushing- pretty much just letting him do it alone. (& because he likes sweets too much). Despite the bad report, Jace loved going & did really good. He couldn't be more excited about his dentist bag, mini toothpaste & the dino flosser.

And finally, Jace with his "grow a pirate" toy. Found these at Michaels for $1. They start out really small & then you stick them in water & they grow (supposedly up t0 600% of original size). This was the finished product.

Oh..I don't know what I'd do without this little guy. He gives me a run for my money & a heart full of worry at times, but he truly is a tender heart. I can't believe his life as a 3 year old is already almost gone. I've only got him home with me for another 2 years & I'll be so sad to send him out on his own.