Vitamin C

My sweet little man, C. He was home from school early today...not feeling great. We were hanging out watching some PBS. I think it was Between the Lions. All the kids enjoy that show. I am especially happy that Mr. C likes it because it gives him some much needed reinforcement of his reading skills. He is one that needs to be in the right mood to sit and read for any length of time. I am always looking for and trying new things to keep it fun and happy for him. I want so much for it to be a positive thing for him. Oops, veered of track! Any way, a "commercial" or announcement came on about reading to and with your child EVERY DAY. We try...though I must admit, it doesn't always happen like it should. So, C is watching and taking it all in, and he says, "Mommy, we should do that. Can we do that?"
Me: Do what?
C: Read EVERY day?
Me: Sure, we can try that.
C: Can we start today?
Me: Yes, we can do that?
C: It says you should read to your kids EVERY day!
Me: OK
C: I REALLY want to do that. Mommy, put that on my list.
Me: Put it where?
C: On my birthday list. I really want that for my birthday.

Isn't that something? It makes me feel happy...and sad...and inspired! I feel bad that he feels that he needs to ask for that...for his birthday! I am happy that he is wanting to read more though!

It is also funny, and cool to me, that the kids have caught on and work well with my rule about "the lists". Whenever we are out, or talking, or watching tv, or just noticing things, the kids see things that they might like or enjoy. They can't always have everything they want...surprise, surprise! So, to make it easier on all of us, we make lists. The kids can put ANYTHING on their list. It also helps me to remember the things they want and like, and helps them to narrow down what they really want and what is impulse. It works.

Anyway....

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this boy! I think he has an old soul. He can be so insightful sometimes. He pulls things out of thin air...things that are so off the wall...but in a good way...a really good way!

God must really love me, to send such a special guy to be my son........of course, I think I've been pretty blessed with all four!