Officially 4, third edition

Are third children always spoilt? Or is it last children? I don’t know if it’s because the first 2 wear us out so much that we kinda give up, or that the older 2 are there to “baby” the baby as well as do his chores, or what, but man, is this guy ever spoilt!

After my 2nd child, pretty much everyone could have sworn that I was off pregnancies, or at least I know they hoped I was… But I believe that I really needed to have this kid, he certainly is my little guy!

The simple moments that can only be described as mercy

Oh, my middle child, my mini-me, my distracted, careless, clumsy, caring, creative son. I really believe that God duplicated my brain to give to that kid, well, except for my eating preferences, which He gave to my littlest, and my sarcasm, which He gave to my eldest.

So, he says to me “mommy, for your birthday I want to give you a necklace, can you buy that so I can give it to you?” And I smiled, because he believes with all his little heart that a necklace is the one thing that I really really would love. I bought it for him, and they wrapped it, and tied it with a ribbon, and he was very pleased that he’ll be giving it to me for my birthday.

The amazing thing about kids is how humbling it is when they show their love and appreciation, it’s just so genuine and uncomplicated. We should all take a lesson from kids – keep it real!

First day of school versions 1, 2 & 3!

Everyone is happy about the return of school! Today is my first day home alone. I have a feeling I’ll like it!

And in my dream

Said the 4 year old, “Everyone was playing football with a basketball, and then the giant T-Rex came in the door and asked me if he could play too, and I said “umm, yes”, and then he played with us!” Then his aunt asked “Who is us?”, his face gleamed with delight as this question was confirmation that he did, in fact, have an audience, “Well, it was grandma, and me…” he trailed off. “So, just you and grandma where playing football?” she was intrigued I think, he answered promptly, “ohh, no, not just us, we were playing with all the dinosaurs! hahah and it was football with a basketball!”

The kid REALLY likes food!

4 year old: Do you like girls?

2 year old: No!

4 year old: Do you like boys?

2 year old: No!

4 year old: Do you like barbies?

2 year old: No!

4 year old: Do you like food?

2 year old: Yesh!!!