He's No Drummer

Always thought I'd love for my little one to play the drums. Well he's not interested. At least the four year old is finally demonstrating an honest enjoyment of music. This evening I was entertained by Declan dancing to the Beach Boys and then Paul McCartney. He proudly announced that he had "the beat" when he was clapping his hands. My favourite part was when he asked Daddy to show him his moves. Daddy said he didn't have any but then I told Declan "you know Daddy's move." Then I danced with my arms in a fun way Daddy has danced for Declan many times. Declan said "oh ya" and started Dancig like Daddy. My boys are pretty cute. (And soon to be twins, stay tuned.)

Good Question

Hanging out this morning with Declan before the work day began. He was playing a video game when he stopped and looked at me.

"I really like Playdoh but you never let me play it. Why don't you let me play Playdoh?"

He really catches me off guard sometimes. This, I thought to myself, what a brilliant question. There is no good reason. It's messy. I don't like it. These are not good enough reasons to tell him no.

"Maybe this weekend you can play with your Playdoh."

"Ok."

And he wins again.

Mr. Independent

About an hour after Declan had gone to bed we hear his little footsteps, he's out of bed.

Daddy waits a moment before heading upstairs to see what's up.

He find the bathroom door closed and the light is on.

Declan opens the door "Hi Daddy. What are you doing?"

"I just heard something so I was checking to make sure everything was ok."

"Oh you must have heard the flush."

"Did you go pee?"

"Yup."

"Are you going to put yourself back into bed yourself?"

"Yup."

"Ok. Goodnight."

"Goodnight Daddy."

He's so big!

The Eyes

Laying in bed this morning I listened for about 20 minutes tonDeclan giggling uncontrollably. He was in Grandma's room and he was having the best time. He had a great weekend, just loved having Grandma down for a visit. As she drove away this morning Declan watched from the front door. Grandma blew him a kiss to which he reciprocated. Then he turned to me and yelled "I kissed with the hand too!!" 

I had some time to hang out with Declan alone today. While we played with some of his toys he stopped and stared in the mirror. "What colour are my eyes?" He asked. They've always been blue so I said "are they blue?" He came to me and sat on my lap, leaned back so I could get a good look. They are hard to determine. Most definitely not brown and they don't look green but I can't really say they're blue any more. Kind of a grey. "Declan you're eyes are beautiful no matter the colour."

He then checked mine "what colour are your eyes? Are they blue?" 

"Not really. What do you see?"

He looked. Then he just walked away. I get it. My eyes are technically green but they are not a vibrant colour either. Kind of muddled. Just have to be different.

Wake up Call

Who doesn't like a 5:30 wake up call? Well at least one from a four year old who's just the happiest. Actually I'm not the one who received the early visit, it was Grandma. Bright and early the happiest little muffin crept into her room. It would be another two hours before Mommy and Daddy got up. Grandma didn't mind at all since they got to chat and Declan sang Grandma a few songs (his best numbers). All around it was a great day. Grandma and Declan got in lots of time hanging out.

Open Minds

I'm so impressed by the four year old mind. So new and uncluttered. Of course a four year old sees and hears everything, they don't have any stresses or other burdens on their little minds. It is so much fun to observe.  The other day I had put on a perfume Which I rarely wear however I had worn it the last two times we were in Ottawa visiting Grandma and Grandpa. I leaned in to give Declan a hug and he said "You smell like we're at Grandma and Grandpas house." I can't believe he ever noticed it in the first place let along be able to pinpoint when he smelled it. 

And he says he likes it. Just sayin'

Parent's Night

We got to go to Declan's new school and meet the Principal and teacher. Declan was very excited to go back to see the classrooms again. He stood, then sat patiently while the various people spoke to the group. He was eager to get into the classrooms for a look around for toys.  Declan will love school. 

In the first room he found a ramp and some cars which he took turns using with another little boy.

In the 2nd classroom Declan politely asked a girl if he could also play in the sand bin with her. Not getting a response he asked three times. Finally her Mom answered yes on her behalf. 

And finally in the last room he as playing store with another boy. He kept handing play money to the little kid who would then make him change. Declan was confused as he was waiting for a toy or something. Sure is awesome watching him interact with new kids so easily.

Finally, tragedy when we wanted to leave. Declan doesn't want to leave school. So there were tears the entire way home.