My Little Old Man

Out today visiting a couple stores because somebody is so tall, all his pants were too short. While we were at one of the stores I'd given Declan his phone so he could play Angry Birds while I looked for some jeans for him. Another Mom was there looking at the same pants and her four year old started chatting with Declan. They were discussing Angry Birds among other things. After a few minutes of their interactions the other Mom said it was time to go. Declan looked at the other four year old boy and said "It was really nice to meet you."

The other Mom was in shock.

Honestly so was I. Who IS my kid?? He most definitely is a little old man in a kids body. Where did he even learn that from!?!

The other Mom was so surprised. Then she excitedly asks her son "did you hear what he said?" Which he hadn't so she looked at Declan and asked him to say it again.

So I chimed in "Go ahead Declan. Tell the boy again what you said about meeting him."

"It was nice to meet you."

The other Mom tells her son "Say thank you!"

It's been hours. I'm still surprised. This kids social game is on point!

The Bum is Hungry

After Declan's bath I wrap him up in his towel and he likes to bounce in my knees while getting dry. This evening while sitting on my lap he says "It's going to be a surprise."

Before I could get out the words "What's that Declan" he lets out some loud gas...and laughs and laughs.

"Did you just toot?"

"Yup!" Followed by giggles and then another toot.

"Geez Declan, says excuse me."

In the most sassy way "Scuuz me!" And more laughter. Then I pick him up off my lap to stand him on the floor and of course his towel is stuck in his butt cheeks. More laughter ensues as well as a discussion around his bum being hungry. 

And more laughter.

Two Sticks

Auntie T stopped by and brought Declan two little Lacrosse sticks and a ball. Gives the little man a chance to practice and get used to the stick before he starts his Lacrosse class in April. He was so excited!! Was passed the ball back and forth between us and Declan was celebrating. He'd set the stick down and jump up and down. He even tried a little wiggle as Auntie T's suggestion...and demonstration.  Sure will be fun to see him on the floor with the other little kids in April.

Happy Mood

As I was trying to back out of our driveway this morning with Declan there was a cab right where I needed to go. I paused for a moment trying to figure what I'd do. Decided I'll just back up into the driveway behind rather than turn back into the road where the can was. As I start to do this the cab pulls forward and is now right behind me. I was visibly frustrated so Declan asked what was wrong. I explained that I was annoyed with the cab behind me and had tonack up another way to get around. Once we were finally clear of the cab and on our way Declan says "Now we can be in our Happy Mood again." 

He can make it all better.

And then some.....

As we continue our drive he says Spider-Man is his favourite superhero. 

"I thought Batman was your favourite?"

"Oh ya. Batman.

And Iron Man.

And Hulk.

And Wolverine.

And Black Widow."

"Black Widow? Oh you like Black Widow do you?"

"Ya she's pretty, like you Mommy. And she has lips. Like you, and me and Daddy."

I'm going to pretend he stopped at "like you."

The Four Years Olds

"Dec-wahn, we are best friends." 

-Chelsey

Pink Toys

"Two more Kelly days. Today and then tomorrow. Then it's Saturday. Know what we're doing Saturday?"

"No. What?"

"We're going to Chelsey's house for a visit."

"Chelsey's house!?! Yay! I get to play Barbies with Chelsey!!"

I'm constantly entertained by this kid.

Mr. Sassypants

Yesterday morning when Declan was getting dressed he put on his "Karate" pants. They are fuzzy jogging pants with a stripe down the side of each leg. He calls them his Karate pants followed by two little leg kicks. So yesterday as this occurred I asked him "where did you learn about Karate?"

He lost his smile, got this serious look on his face and said "we're not talking about that Mommy."

"I just want to know how you know what Karate it."

Sternly "I said we're not talking about it."

"Declan, you're not in trouble or anything. I just want to know. Was it from a book, from cartoons, from where."

"I SAID WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT!"

"Well then I guess we're not talking then."

So in silence he finished getting dressed, cleaned up a few things, then I moved him stool over to the sick and said "ok let's get your teeth brushed." 

To which he replied "So we're talking now?"

I fear for the teenage years because this is four.