Big Boy Lucas!

A few months ago, I was trying to convince Lucas to give up his milk bottle at night time. I told him we could give his bottles to little babies who really needed them. He was all for this new idea until that night when he cried and cried wanting to get his bottles back. "I don't want to give my bottles to the babies!" We decided not to push it and let him continue using his bottle before bedtime.

One day after Christmas, we were at the park. We saw another boy about Lucas' age who was playing with a rubber band windup airplane. He was out with his grandparents and they had an electric (battery operated) winder for the little plane. Lucas instantly wanted one of course but I told him airplanes and windups were for big boys who don't use bottles. He was ready to give up the bottles but then again, night time came and he wasn't so ready. Again, we didn't push it.

A few days ago, Lucas came to me and said, "I want to be a big boy and get an airplane." It took me a few minutes to realize what he was referring to. "I want to give my bottles to the babies and get an airplane Mommy." So, we packed up the bottles and that night he drank his milk from a sippy cup with no complaints. We then went to a few stores to find an airplane and windup but had no luck.

I decided to go online so Lucas and I sat down and found the perfect airplane on the computer and low and behold, they had the electric windup too! He was so excited! I explained that we would send a message to the store to buy the airplane and windup, they would pack it and the mailman would deliver it in a few days (an eternity for a two year old!).

Yesterday after nap, Lucas went outside to see if the mailman had delivered his airplane? It was there!!!! He ran and picked up the package and was sooooo excited. We brought
it inside and put everything together. We then waited a few minutes for Daddy to come home for the first flight. It was cold outside but there was no stopping us from testing out the airplane!!
Lucas loves his new airplane and really loves the windup because you can see the gears and motor working. What a big boy!!!

Notice his cool new Jamaica shirt? It also arrived today from Aunt Christina...thank you!