What do you want to be when you grow up?

Thomas and I went to a playdate with some old friends yesterday. It was great fun to hang out with our old play group and catch up. At one point someone asked their child what they wanted to be when they grow up. I asked Thomas and he said, "A farmer."

Um, what?

I couldn't resist following up on this once we got home.

It turns out he is going to live on a farm with someone he marries and have 6 kids - 3 boys and 3 girls. He will grow fruits and vegetables. He will also have some chickens. That way if he wants a fried egg or a scrambled egg he can get an egg from the chicken. He reminded me he would only take eggs without babies in them. He also said if they were really hungry they could cut up one of the chickens and cook it and eat that.

It was hard to keep a straight face during this conversation!

I had him re-tell all of this to Tom during dinner. At that point he added we could come visit the farm if we wanted to. It wouldn't be in the city because there are too many buildings, but we could drive there.

Say What?

Thomas had some popcorn for a snack a couple of days ago.

Thomas: "Oh Man! My cutters are all plugged up!"

Translation you ask?

Mother Darling, could you help? My molars have a lot of popcorn in them and I am most disturbed by it.

Negotiations

Thomas: "Can I have a dog?"

Me: "No."

Thomas: "Well then....a turtle?"


And so the summer goes.........

When I talked to people about the fact that Tara and I were going to have a child, they all told me of the great things to expect.  I had visions of first fishing trip, helping to learn to ride a bike, playing catch in the yard, teaching to drive.  When our precious son was 18 months old, I was quite surprised to hear my wife say, "Stop licking the front door, please."  And today, when our smart, funny, charming son is 4 and a half years old, while preparing dinner in the kitchen, I heard my wife say to our son, "Is that spit in your hands? No, don't drop it on our carpet!"  These are some of the things they forget to tell you.  And then at dinner, we had the best group conversation we've had in a long time, sharing what Thomas and Tara had both learned on their trip to the museum today.  Apparently Fernbank had a featured exhibit called "The Scoop on Poop."  Fully engaged and involved in recalling an telling all he details of colors, shapes, and international names of poop!  Awesome!

Summer Fun

Full Moon as seen from our condo over the ocean.

Drew and Thomas gathering critters from the ocean. It rained 3 days of our trip so the boys got lots of practice watching TV.

Exploring with Daddy.

Rainy day at the Children's Museum in Myrtle Beach. What chaos this was!!!!

Thomas and Drew had fun.

We got to see some Legos at Broadway at the Beach.

Posing with a Lego creation at the beach.

Back at home. We went to a place call Sensations. Where's Thomas?

Getting stronger! He climbed above our heads!

Last Day of School

It's hard to believe he has grown so much and that a whole school year has passed!

August 2011. First Day of Pre-Primary. Leaving for school.

May 2012. Last Day of Pre-Primary. Leaving for School.

August 2011. First Day of Pre-Primary at The Children's School.

May 2012. Last Day of Pre-Primary at The Children's School.

Battle of the Bands

Thomas and I surprised Tom by coming to Battle of the Bands at The Howard School yesterday. The final band is the faculty band. They played 2 songs - Tom played trumpet in one and bass guitar in the other. Thomas cheered and cheered, "Go Daddy. Yay Daddy!" He was quite charming!

After it was over, Thomas gave it a try. He's actually pretty good. Another trumpet player in the family?