I remember talking to a friend once about how much we enjoyed our children being "4". I was thinking the other day about the stage Kate is in and how much I love it. And, of course, she's four.
I love that she's grown out of the fit-throwing stage. She's old enough to reason with through words and logic. She has certainly improved in the art of bargaining herself, but for the most part, she understands why we sometimes say, "no."
The best part about "4" though, is that she's not yet too grown up. She still says such funny things. Like yesterday, she wanted some cereal and asked for "Special Bouquet," which I took to mean "Special K." When something like this is said in our house, it sticks. And it makes me smile.
The other day I was asking her about something she had learned at church and she went on and on about it. I could tell it was something that really made an impression on her. At the end of her detailed explanation I asked her how she had felt during the lesson. She responded, "My heart felt warm and cozy, like it was wearing slippers." She's so sweet.
She drew this picture of our family under a rainbow. I think my smile is the best (I'm the second from the left). And the little guy on the end? All by himself? That's Eli. She's pretty sure she's going to marry him so she put him in the family picture. He's "way over there" because he's chasing us, but can't catch us.
Let's keep it that way. She's staying four forever.
8 comments:
Nicole!! Your blog brightens my day! Your children are beautiful and your words are wonderful. What a great idea to scan the pictures they draw. I hope I can grow up to be a mom like you!
I love the age FOUR as well! Two and three year olds are tough to handle!
Wow, 4 does sound great! I haven't had a 4 year old for awhile so I've forgot how nice it is. Right now, we're still potty training our 3 year old. The tantrums are in full swing & the reasoning part isn't happening very well. There are some things that I am loving though- like how she is starting to sing the primary songs and loves to sleep with her stuffed kitty still. What an artist she is! That drawing is so cute!!
You really should write a book! You just have a way of saying things that makes them so lovely. What a darling little girl.
Your children never cease to amaze me. So sweet and so talented!! But then they are YOUR children and so it shouldn't surprise me!
I know EXACTLY what you mean!! I have a 4-year-old and I am constantly thinking how much I absolutely love this age. It is just the best, for all the reasons you wrote about. I don't want him to ever NOT be four, especially since I know this is the last time I'll have a four-year-old. It's sad to think about that!
I love that - Special Bouquet. That is so cute. And how neat that she's feeling the spirit - that is so great. I cannot wait until Sadie is four. Three hasn't been my favorite age with her, that's for sure.
Oh my goodness, you are giving me hope. So it does get really awesome at 4? I can't wait!
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