There’s this cool kid that I know. He’s the best nephew anyone could have and I get to spend three days a week with him. Sometimes those days are long or busy or even obnoxious but I wouldnt trade having him around while he thinks Im the fun Auntie.
Curious
This little dude has me on the ropes all the time. I never know what he is going to ask or want to do on the daily. He is super curious about everything, from owls to food to what I am doing for work. If he is interested in something he asks me to look up images or videos on youtube. This week the topics were Owls and and new ride he wants to go on at the pumpkin patch, the Zipper. He says it isnt for him yet but it will be when he is bigger. 🙂 Always more to learn.
Smart
Although we might not be the smartest of adults, we really try to teach Booger to think thru what he wants to do, how he does his homework, how he treats his friends. This kid isnt a genius mathematician but math is his favorite and hes getting really good at the harder word problems. He can read a room and chime in with our adult conversations, does get him in trouble sometimes but he listens and learns so much. I have watched him think through logically what order he wants to do chores, homework, dinner and bath time- and he gave me reasons for why the order. I forget sometimes that I am talking to a 7 year old because he talks so smart. And reading?! He has met his semester goal in two months and should really be reading at a 3rd or 4th grade level. Makes me proud.
Funny
There is no doubt that Booger has inherited our sense of humor and sarcasm. From the c’mon Bruhs to the dad jokes this kid cracks me up. He has an infectious giggle, the best when he cracks up at his own jokes. He pays around with us and has one liners that just hit right on queue. His little personality is so fun to watch and I really hope he keeps up the quick wit and the come backs.
I have other family around me. My parents, sister/brother in law and extended, all of which I love and enjoy their company. But for right now, seeing this little dude so proud of learning to ride a bike with no training wheels, crush his reading, enjoy being a kid, helping me with the instructions and bake together, well, that’s the fun part of my day. Hope you have a kid to watch, yours or a niece or nephew. We all need that kid life in big or little doses.
The Distracted Damsel 