The things they say

Colin: (in his sweet innocent face) Can we get married?
Me: sure, sweet boy
Colin: (as he is somewhat quiet and unsure of the right words) I don't know any other girl to marry.
Me: aww, you are so sweet.  I love you so much.  Maybe you will meet a girl when you are 25.  (In a voice that doesn't know how to break it to him that life changes from when you are 4).

Then later tonight when I was saying bye on my way to work.
Evan:  have a good night!  I hope you deliver babies and get some sleep too!  (It didn't take him too long to figure out what makes a good night and what our conversation will be about in the morning).

8th birthday

Evan turned 8 a couple weeks ago.  He was so proud and happy on his day.  We spent the evening going to Cherry Republic.  The annual birthday event.  Special night to celebrate Evan and see the boys play happily and we get a dinner treat.  Then, we had 7 boys over for a party on Sunday.  They were a little wild! We played a few games outside in the couple inches of snow we had left.  Then some loud donut eating and nerf battles.  Evan- I miss those days of you being little, but it's so amazing to see you as a big 8 year old.  You are smart and  nice to your brothers.  Two things mom just is so happy about.  You are quiet, well not all the time!  But certainly quieter than some of those friends of yours.  Quiet, and respectful, and a thinker.  You remind me of myself.  Thanks for being you.

Morning snuggles

If I could have one thing every day it would be 10 minutes to snuggle the boys in bed in the morning. Today, I got to do that with Evan and Colin.  Nicholas was still asleep.  But 2 out of 3 is pretty good!