Ricky asks me this many times every day. I’m a stay-at-home-mom and I really don’t go that many places during the week. The question gets old really fast! I have been gone more since getting my new assignment for my church and I think he is sensitive to that.
Ricky is just sensitive all around. If Kevin and I disagree too loudly, he’ll step right in to remind us to be nice. Then there are times like tonight . . . We hosted a family soiree, part of which was a white elephant gift exchange. The first gift I opened was a mug decorated like a s’more. Apparently, Ricky really like it because a little bit later when I traded it for a painting my brother had done, Ricky started to cry! “Momma, I wanted you to have that mug.” It actually took Kevin receiving a giant Jazz foam finger as his gift for Ricky to totally calm down about it. Even then, his last words to me before bed were, “Next time can you get a fun mug like that?”
Another sweet thing he did started as a conversation with Kevin because the batteries in his (Ricky’s) electric toothbrush are dying. Kevin mentioned that maybe for Christmas Ricky could get some new batteries for it. Ricky was a bit concerned, “But, Poppy, I want a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse for Christmas.” Kevin explained that he could have both and assumed the conversation was over. That same day, Kevin took the morning off work so that he could help with Ricky’s preschool Christmas party (Ricky’s teacher was stunned that a dad would take time off work to help out). Part of the party included going around the class and the kids sharing what they wanted for Christmas. When Miss Cherie asked Ricky what he wanted, he paused and then said thoughtfully, “Some batteries for my toothbrush.” His teacher was very taken aback by that since he has made his wish for a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse very well known! I wish I could have seen her face. I guess Kevin just started laughing!
My mom finds some of the best deals! The lady across the street was moving and my mom went to say good-bye and the lady gave her a toddler playground toy. It was dirty, but in perfect shape and has been a sanity saver in my home! I cleaned it up and brought into our family room for the boys to climb all over and exert their endless energy!
Ricky’s favorite part is the telescope. He HAD to look at the moon out the window the first night we had it (actually, the first morning, since the window faces west and the moon is only out that window in the mornings right now but I digress . . . )
This is Billy learning the hard way that if he doesn’t sit right, he can (and will) fall out of the swing. There were no tears shed in the making of this picture.
He figured it out and is now a pro.
And Billy is still working on understanding what the telescope is all about.
Not only is their energy never-ending, so are their displays of affection to each other . . .
Our home is full of love . . .
