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Here is a video of Robert’s Christmas performance with his class. They sang Jingle Bells!

Robert, Jason and parents spent a Day Out With Thomas in Essex, Connecticut. Both Robert and Jason went to DOWT two years ago. Jason fondly remembers the experience, but Robert was probably too little.

The day started with a long drive to Connecticut. Both children stayed up for the entire time. We took a brief stop in Milford and shopped at the Cracker Barrel store. After that, it was nonstop to Essex, where we arrived with plenty of time to spare.

We parked and took the Percy shuttle to the train station. There, we had a quick lunch of hot dogs, chicken nuggets, french fries, and popcorn. Then it was time to catch the train!

After the train ride, the children picked out a few books from the gift shop, enjoyed the train tables, and watched a magic show.

By then, they were ready for a quick nap. We drove to Waterford, CT where we did a little bit of shopping and hunted for Sonic the Hedgehog toys and collectibles.

After that, dinner at Olive Garden, more shopping for Sonic, and a long drive home. The children both stayed up again for the entire ride home!

Today is Robert’s third birthday!

This morning I told Robert he could do whatever he wanted to do since it was his birthday. He said he wanted to play with Jason.

I told him I could take him somewhere special and asked him where he wanted to go. He said he wanted to get a doughnut.

At three years old, Robert is an active and charismatic young boy. He prefers being silly to being serious. He enjoys school and clearly admires and likes playing with his brother Jason despite some periodic skirmishes. Robert likes “soft bags”, macaroni and cheese, painting, puzzles, and Super Sonic. He enjoys going to school and playing with his friends.

For a special lunch, Robert and Jason went to KFC where they enjoyed a meal of popcorn chicken, potatoes, and macaroni and cheese.

After lunch, they went to the park with “gooses” where they played on the playground and dug in the dirt.

After a few hours back at home, Jason and Robert went to their annual check up at the doctor. Robert was very brave and did not cry from his shot. We stopped at Dunkin’ Donuts afterwards. At home Jason built a police car and Robert built an airplane. Here he is painting and making a “mad face”.

Later that night, Robert started opening some presents. The best one was Super Sonic!

More presents and then it was time for cake.

Happy Birthday Big Boy Robert!

Here are some recent Robert pictures from the past month or so. The first one starts with New Year’s Day 2013 where the family went to Playland Beach, which was closed.

Robert likes to play in the snow…

and make little snowmen.

Another one of Robert’s favorite things- candy! Here is the family on a visit to the Pez candy factory.

Here is a video of Robert and Jason’s Christmas Performance with their pre-school class at Easter Seals.

(Also here is a look at last year’s performance on Jason’s website.)