Smart or Beautiful

Boone (3): "Mom, you are beautiful and dad is smart."
Me: "Wait, am I smart?"
Boone: "No. You are beautiful!"

I've Been A Kid Too Long

Sigh..."I wish I were a man by now. I've been a kid too long. Can I get a fake beard?" - Lincoln age 5.

A Ziplock Moment

Best part of my day, you ask?  Tonight was a Doris Day Pandora dinner-music kind of night, which lead to a (not so uncommon) spontaneous dance party.  The most beautiful moment was the delight on Hudson's face as I scooped him up from his highchair.  As we began peacefully swaying to Moonlight Serenade, he planted his sticky cheek on mine, placed his chubby little hand in mine, and continued to hum and sigh happily until the song ended.  Felt his breath on my cheek, and butterfly kisses on my face.  If I could capture a moment and keep it fresh forever...

This boy....

Charlie Brown Fashion

I was just telling Lincoln that I wanted to go shopping for something to wear this weekend for my baby shower.

L: "Like a shirt? Hmm. Like a Charlie Brown shirt?"

Me: "Ummm. No."

L: "Wellllll...then what KIND of shirt??"

Am I a man or am I a muppet?

Tonight, our dear friend asked Lincoln who his favorite muppet was.

Lincoln: "Kermit the frog."
Alan: "Oh! What about Boone?"
Lincoln: "Boone isn't a muppet!!"

Lincoln's New Hobby!

When Lincoln woke up this morning, daddy was just leaving for work. Lincoln begged if he could go on a run with him when he got home. All day he's been in his "exercise shorts" eagerly asking "how many more hours till dad gets home?" It is all he has talked about today.

They just got back from running a mile around the neighborhood. He ran the whole thing nonstop without complaining in under 10 minutes! (Not bad for his first run) I'm so proud. Now they are making a kale recovery smoothie. I see a future marathon buddy for Johnny!

Little Charmer

As I was putting on a quick coat of mascara this morning, I caught Lincoln in the mirror, gazing lovingly from the doorway.

Lincoln: "Mom?"

Me: Expecting a 'why are you putting that on your face' question, "Yeah, buddy?"

Lincoln: "Even right before you have a baby, you are so beautiful. Even when your body gets SO big, you are just so beautiful!!"

This kid. He is going to make the best sweetheart someday. It will be a bittersweet day when the compliments will be directed towards another girl. However, I will cherish and encourage his precious heart at the best of my ability.