An articulate 3 year old

I happen to be blessed with a 3 year old. A 3 year old who can speak well beyond the average skill of 3 year olds. Though he speaks well, he still THINKS like a 3 year old. I think is a wonderful blessing, at least it is entertaining.

This particular child also hates wearing socks or underwear. I am pretty sure he would just be naked if I didn't notice. He has caught on that fewer people notice when you are a sockless commando.  Due to his ability to communicate so effectively I have been able to understand why he lives in this sockless/underwearless state whenever possible.

Me: Caleb, Why won't you wear socks?
C: Mom, I can't wear socks. It makes my heart hurt.
Me: Really, where is your heart exactly?
C: (pointing to his sternum) here. It makes me make bad choices.
Me: ... Wearing socks means you make bad choices?
C: Yes. I can't wear socks because it makes my heart hurt and then I make bad choices.

I didn't have much to say after that.

Another day I addressed the issue of underwear.

Me: Caleb why won't you wear your underwear?
C: It gives me hiccups.

Oh. How do you argue with such logic? I am so glad he is my kid and I get to be with him everyday.

Beautiful

Just watch. It will be worth your time.

All I can say is Wow.

A few more books

I got a book on CD out of the library. It was 16 discs long. Last night I listened up to disc # 6. Sorry, I will never finish "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Hemmingway. My mom had previously described his writings as a list of where they went and what they drank. She wasn't too far off. This one has way more violence and sex than I had anticipated and I felt very uncomfortable listening to the things he was describing.

 Don't bother reading it. I don't know if the movie is any good. I can tell you the first 1/3 of the book isn't worth the effort. ( And this is from someone who was just listening while knitting!) Here I will take to heart the words of wisdom my librarian shared with me. " Life is too short to waste time reading books you don't like." She is a wise woman.

I do have some books I think you will enjoy.

First up- "Because of Winn Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo. It is a chapter book. Great for adults, will take a few nights to read with kids. But those few nights would be well worth it.

When I finished reading it, I read it to my 5 year old. We both really enjoyed it. I can not say that I have suffered as many of the people in this book have, but it brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart nonetheless. It is insightful and sweet no matter the age of the reader.

This is also the same author that brought you  "the Tale of Despereaux."

My second recommendation is called - "Where's the Dragon?" written by Jason Hook, illustrated by Richard Hook.

It is so incredibly delightful. It has embossing on each page, making it delightful to just run your hands across the page to help find all the hidden dragons. The story is entertaining, the illustrations fantastic. I think this would make a fantastic Christmas gift. I sat down the book by myself to see how many dragons I could find. I enjoyed all the imagination that has been put into this book. It is wonderful.

Some sugar

This morning Naomi got up singing a song she has heard ONE time. So after she got ready for school we looked it up. The video made me laugh, so here it is for your entertainment.

Sugarland, Stuck like Glue.

Just a reminder

In case you had forgotten-

Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love.



Just think of it: You are known and remembered by the most majestic, powerful, and glorious Being in the universe! You are loved by the King of infinite space and everlasting time!


He who created and knows the stars knows you and your name—you are the daughters of His kingdom.


My dear sisters, you are closer to heaven than you suppose. You are destined for more than you can possibly imagine.

Presiden Uchtdorf.