Carter turns 4

This week is quite a busy week.  We are closing on our house, continuing to pack, preparing for a garage sale, intently listening to the news as we are waiting for all the details to unravel regarding the Boston Marathon Bomber, and oh yes, Carter's 4th birthday. 

I have to admit with all the things going on right now, it was kind of hard to have the right mindset to celebrate Carter's special day.  Our family have been moving at a fast pace lately, and taking time to slow down and switch gears is proving much harder than I thought.  But celebrating the life of Carter is far more important than these others events. 

Since Carter turned 3, we have seen some sweet changes.  He is finally potty trained!!  That was a huge feat in of itself.  He is more independent.  He doesn't "get into things" as often.  He plays well with his brothers, most of the time.  He shows signs of compassion and empathy.  However, being the baby of the house, Carter still enjoys BEING the baby of the house.  As big as he is, I sometimes forget his age.  But when he is lying on my lap with his thumb in his mouth and his fingers playing with my hair, I see the baby he once was.  He is 58 pounds of pure baby!!  But I love every bit of him!!