Quiet

My son is asleep after being awake since 6:30am. 

I am praying he will sleep in for me.

Signs

Signs are made! 

I asked Jackson to make pictures welcoming BeBe and Pop Pop to Georgia. 

He drew mountains, trees, and a lake with a boat on it. Yep, you nailed it, buddy! 

No nap

He has been awake since 6:30am. No nap. This boy is going to bed early. 

So is his mama.

Dramatic

My son is yelling "please...help...come back!" However, he doesn't need me. I should sign him for some roles in a new movie or show because he is very dramatic. 

"Mommy, what's that?"

It has started.......I have been waiting for 2.5 years for that question to be asked and the day has finally arrived. "What's that?" can be a exciting question which leads to more thinking for my young little thinker.

This has also brought about his "Mr. Motormouth" mode.  He has been talking to himself in his bed for almost AN HOUR. (nap? What nap?)  I have no idea what direction his thought process turns or where it is going next in his one sided conversation. However, it is fascinating to watch and listen to his mind work.

I am excited about this next chapter. I have been waiting to have some conversations with this little guy and I love having the time to do it. I love raising my son.

Whatcha doing boys?

A teenage boy was trying to start a fight on my front porch. I walked outside and asked "what's going on? Whatcha doing?" ( Very casual voice) The bully quickly ran away laughing. Seriously? On a person's front porch? What happened to "meet me behind the school?" Ha! :-)

Checklist

Checking off my list makes me feel so productive.