sweet moments

B prayed for the family and included the prayer that he would get to read a story with me.  It was sweet to be a part of his prayer and to answer his prayer.

B has been really interested in his birthday.  He is interested in becoming 5.  He is interested in being big.  He is sure that great things await him when he reaches 5.  He is also acutely aware of the birthday box at primary.  Today he cried at the end of sharing time because he really thought that it was his birthday today.  He buried his head against my skirt and just held on for several minutes.

Sometimes B looks so big in pictures and so capable in life.  It's hard to believe that this little boy is my very own boy.  He's quick to obey and very sweet.  He's also been sneaking candy and asks for candy for completing any task.  So we actually have less candy because he's so obsessed with it.  I'm a believer that kids should not be rewarded when they ask for treats.  There are plenty of times I would give him a treat but he asks so fast that I then say no.

still 4

B and L are the closest in age among my kids.  I can't believe that when B was L's age, and younger, he already had a baby brother.  I've tried over the last 2.8 years to make sure he wasn't too shorted for hugs and reading time.  I just keep it in mind that he was only 2 and 2 months old when he couldn't be the baby in mind.

P took B and L to a place with lots of sea creatures.  B is such a sweet big brother and takes such care of L.  P has a picture of B buckling up L on one of the rides.  And B was so brave to ride the S Express twice by himself. 

B is a bit more inclined to sneak food than the other children were.  We're trying to teach him to just ask.  Oh this sweet boy.