Almost 3...

There is something that happens internally to a little child who is about to turn 3. A growth spurt suddenly accrues deep within that gives them a magical ability that all mothers and fathers dread as they round the corner from 2 to 3. From deep inside their tiny throat the vocal cords begin to magically stretch and grow at super speeds producing the loudest shrieking new level of talking present at all times voice. Why, why, why is all I think as Taatjes' voice has turned up 10 levels louder. There is no volume control and it will not return for another year or more. Not a trace of quite will be found in his speech. He renders my Brain completely powerless to solve any problem he may be having with his ability to scream and cry at astronomical levels of loud! Imagine your common group of seagulls at a beach screeching for the piece of bread they see in your hands except you can not hear them because your little 3 year old is standing next to you screaming at the top of his lungs that he has lost his shovel in the sand. It takes a good 2 to 3 months for your ear drum to adjust to this permanent level of communication. Once adjusted you will soon recover your problem solving abilities. I believe this is natures way of reminding you my child is about to be 3 start planning his party:) (Just in case life gets crazy and in your possible state of sleep deprivation you forget.) Seriously though Taatjes is almost 3 and I am so excited! He can't wait for his birthday and is counting down how many more sleeps until the big 3. 3 is a great age (the vocal level an unfortunate side affect) full of passion and opinions on how life should be lived! Car rides hold many wonders that must be viewed by mom or dad. Retention of new information grows and student now becomes the teacher. More than before the ability to show others your own mood is strengthened. The wisdom to navigate through the year of 3 is greatly needed by all who interact with it!