Bits and Pieces about Carter

Carter has turned into a mini adult sometimes. He'll ask with such a mature voice things like "How was work dad?" or "How was your run?" Sometimes if he is sad and then you give him a drink, he'll say thank you through his tears. We have some really great moments with him and then the other moments....

Seems like we've had a lot of "those" days lately. At the end of one, I asked our sweet little guy, "Are you ready to be a nice boy?" to which he responded, "Are you ready to be a nice mommy?" I think I got put in my place. Another day, I was not a nice mommy and asked if he wanted a new mommy or something like that. I thought we need to get out of the house for everyone's sanity, so I instructed Carter to get ready because we were going to go somewhere. He asked, "Are we going to give me away?" That day someone's prayers were answered and Jason got off work really early like 3ish. A true miracle since that was the worst day we had ever had. He is very sweet and we have had many conversations about forgiveness and he is a great example to me.

Carter (bless his heart) is two. Sometimes when he is whining out in public and people (usually young girls) ask, "What's wrong with him?" I respond, "He's 2."

He is really into rubbing things on his hands lately. He has scooped handfuls of substances namely peanut butter, vaseline, and chocolate syrup and rubs them around his hands as if he is rubbing in lotion. When I found him with the vaseline all over his hands and in the carpet, I was quite frustrated and then asked him, "How did you think I would react?" He said "Funny" and started laughing. I was surprised by his little answer which was probably honest and started laughing.

On a positive note, he is really good at climbing and problem solving. He knows the 11 basic colors including grey and knows some numbers and letters. I have been trying to have alone time with Carter during Kylie's AM nap and we do preschool activities to fulfill my retired teacher itch. Every night I go to bed thinking I'm a lucky mom and am very grateful for this little guy. He surely makes us laugh!

Carter's "cheese" face on the King Street Trolley in Old Town Alexandria


Carter's cold face. He insisted on posing back in a little corner by my bed stand.


He loves animals.




Luray Caverns


Some things speak for themselves.


He LOVES tools.


Climbing at this bouncy house place. I was a little nervous at first, but he never fell. He was so tired by the time we left he couldn't lift his arm to feed himself. I have never seen him so tired and have so much fun!


Kylie's up next post.