Porter's "SUPER" 4th Birthday

Four seems like such a big-boy age. And Porter certainly likes to remind me that he's the big brother around the house and can help me around the house. Porter tries his hardest to keep up with Brooke and sometimes gets frustrated when he's still just a little too young to do some of the things big sis gets to do. He'll still take a nap every once in a while, especially if we're in the car.

Porter had his 4 year old check up and although I can't remember the exact numbers (and have misplaced his sticker) I do recall that he is just above the 50th percentile for height and right at the 50th for weight. Porter gained 4 pounds from his last check up a year ago!

Porter is my sweet boy who loves to give hugs and kisses and tells me "mom, you're my best friend!" He likes to sit in my lap to read stories and likes to sing me songs he's learned. He is still learning how to share and get along with other kids. Mostly he does fine but he does have a grouchy streak in him--if he's in one of his moods he'll tell random people at the grocery store/library/in the street "I don't like you!" if they even come near to him. Today a lady at the store called him sweetheart and Porter replied "I'm NOT your sweetheart!"  We have lots of talks about using your manners and being polite. It's a work in progress. Usually his mood has a lot to do with how recently it's been since he's eaten.

Porter has a HUGE imagination. He loves to play pretend and build forts. He also loves all things superheroes. Since 4 years old is the age my kids get their first friend party, I knew Porter would love a superhero party.

He invited a few friends to come over to play. We read super hero stories, decorated superhero masks and shields and played "pin spiderman in his web"

Then it was time for cupcakes

The kids spent the rest of the time enjoying playing superheroes in the basement

When each kid left, Porter gave them a treat to take home

 We love our Porter-man and think he's a SUPER kid!

The next day (February 2) was Porter's actual birthday and we had a family party that night: Pizza for dinner and a spiderman cake for dessert. He got a few presents from the family.

 Of course as soon as he opened his new spiderman jammies he had to immediately change into them.

 Playing with new puzzles he got

Porter bring so much joy and laughter into our house--our lives would be so dull without him!