Tonight for dinner we had great conversations. It was just the boys and myself over spaghetti and I love when they just talk about random stuff. Here were a few of our conversations:
- When I grow up I want to ride on a space ship. – Cayden
- Cayden and Deacon developed a plan for their own band. Deacon on drums, Cayden playing guitar like Jimmie (bobbing head and shouting “yeah baby”) and Amos playing piano like daddy and singing. I asked about Story and Cayden looked at me like I was crazy. Of course she is too little. She will just sit and watch!
- Stupid is not a nice word. Earlier in the day Cayden looked at Carson and called him a “stupid dog”. Oh I hope I have not said this before. I don't recall saying it even though I have surely thought those words many times!
- I can't stop my tooties. – Deacon
- Cayden was so confused as to where the meatballs were in his spaghetti. I have never made meatballs before. He has been over at the Shingleton's too many times, since Shawnah makes home made ones. 🙂
- They both want to play basketball when they grow up and have no sleeves and tattoos. I was watching the UCLA game before dinner and apparently they noticed the uniforms with no sleeves and every player sporting a tattoo on his arm! I firmly told them not until they are 18 in this house!
- God made everyone with different hair and different color. Some have curly, some have long girl hair, some have short hair. I want long hair (pointing to some over his eyes) like Jimmie so I can play the guitar. – Cayden
I love random conversations with a four year old and two year old. Amos and Story we're ready for your input here too!
jamie.
conversations with the kiddos is so refreshing. i treasure the moments i just take time to listen.
“I can’t stop my tooties.” Bwah! I love that one. 🙂
looks like c’s got the right idea… jimmie IS a rockstar!
love your kiddos and their conversations. so great.
Too Cute!
Hey, I have been meaning to send you this book title for a while now {ever since the “choc/vanilla post} & “listening” to your boys conversation reminded me again today. If you have not read the children’s book “God’s Favorite Face”, then I highly recommend it…everytime I see that book I think of your beautifully blended family; they’re all God’s favorites!
Have you ever tried those pre made frozen meatballs from the grocery store? I love the Italian flavored ones…the brand is something that starts with an M, but I can’t remember for sure. The bigger bag has a TON of meatballs in it, and you can heat them in the sauce on the stove or microwave them. They are great! I love keeping up with your blog! Hope you have great week.
so that’s why I can’t play the guitar! I don’t have hair like Jimmie.
too cute! I can’t wait to see the band…I love listening to your kids conversations! And…the meatballs were made from turkey meat 🙂
Debra – you are right about taking time to listen. I’m working on not missing these moments.
finding God in the everyday – thanks for the book title – i added it to my ongoing list!
kristen – haven’t tried the meatballs but i’m sure Cayden would love them!
Shawnah – you crack me up!!!