through a 5 year old's eyes: (all wispered really loudly, of course)
I have to go potty really bad! I really have to go again. Mommy, did he just say stupid? I think I'd really like that juice and bread! But I really think I'd like it! Is it gonna be over after the next song? Mommy, I want to be a hero like Joshua some day. I really want to be a hero.
Grady is my dare devil! He'll try anything and everything his big brothers try. Here he is at 18 months old jumping off the couch!
Tonight at dinner:
3 1/2 yo Jonathan asks: Mommy,what happens to you when you die?
Me: You either go to heaven or hell.
Michael: Jon Jon, do you want to go to heaven or hell? (Attempting to witness to him). =)
Jonathan: I don't want to go to heaven or hell.
Me: Why not?
Jonathan: B/c I don't want to die. If you died, there would be no more Michael. But there would be a new Michael in heaven.
Love these little conversations!! Lord, mold their hearts toward YOU...to serve YOU with all of their being!
The first thing he uttered this morning is, "It's my first day of school! I'm sooo excited! I can't wait!!" I didn't cry as I thought I would. I was too excited for him and this new adventure. It was a hard day of missing my buddy as we've never been away from each other. The first thing he tiredly uttered when he returned home, "Mommy, I missed you!" Missed you too, Buddy!
Jonathan is my late bloomer. He likes to study everything for a long time before trying it. Take riding in the metro and a boat, sliding, riding the zoo train and carousel for example. He is my fearful child...until this summer...3 1/2 seems to be his magic number! He has now overcome fears and is becoming more confident.
I have mixed feelings about my baby growing up but am ultimately thankful for this new stage. We said goodbye to diapers at the beginning of the summer, and he doesn't even need pull-ups at naps or bedtime now. Last week was another milestone: saying goodbye to his paci. We actually had a goal to get rid of it when he turned three...but that never happened. No time like the present!
