Ethan's Thoughts on Thinking Instead of Speaking

Ethan is a first-born from 2 first-born parents, so it's only natural that he likes to be right and correct others when they are wrong. When you combine this trait with a filterless four-year-old, awkward situations arise. I'm trying to teach Ethan that he can think certain things in his head without saying them out loud from his mouth. When I reminded him of this yesterday, he responded, "But then I can't hear myself."

A New Excuse to Buy More Clothes!

Ethan is obsessed with clothes.....way more than a 4-year-old boy should be! He loves getting new clothes! He's definitely not one of those kids that is disappointed to open a present and find out it's clothes. He also likes to change his clothes a couple times a day, so he has a chance to wear multiple cool things in one day. Being a clothes lover myself, I totally understand. Josh, on the other hand, just doesn't get it. Last night when Ethan was going on and on about his pajamas, Josh said, "Clothes really aren't that important."
To which Ethan replied, "Yeah they are! You can't show your wiener at everyone!"

Grilled Salmon

We were playing with our kitchen set and toy food when Ethan said, "Does anybody want any salmon? I cooked it on the grill. It's extra burnt, so it's pretty good."
Since when does extra burnt = pretty good. Josh handles the grilling in our family. He does an excellent job, and none of our food is ever extra burnt.

Everything I Need to Know, I Learned in Preschool

I already posted this on facebook, but I thought I better add it to the blog for the record! I caught Ethan saying this to his friend the other day....

"I mostly know everything there is to be knowing, so if you don't know something, just ask me.....or my cousin, Maddi. She knows even more than me." 

Making Me Smile!

I was in a bit of a hurry Monday night as I rushed to gather everything together and get everyone in their boots, hats, coats, and mittens before dropping the kids off at my parents' house so I could go to MOPS. We were almost ready. I just had to put on my second boot, and we could walk out the door, but something was stopping me from putting my foot in all the way. I pulled out my foot, reached my hand in, and pulled out a big bouncy ball. The way Ethan started laughing, I couldn't help but join in! Then he said, "Did you like that, Mom?! I put that in there today to make you smile, because I knew you had a headache. It worked didn't it?!"
He is so perceptive! I don't even remember telling him that I had a headache. I love how through all the craziness, Ethan can remind me about what matters most! I love you, kid!

Failed Bribe

Ethan is a very slow eater. He gets to talking and forgets to eat. At lunch the other day, his friend was already finished, so Ethan wanted to be done too. He had only eaten about half of his food, so I said, "If you finish the food on your plate, you can have a piece of candy."
He kindly responded, "Well, I'm too full for candy, but thanks for offering."

They Learn This at a Young Age!

While in the car on our way home from Night Eyes last Sunday, Ethan and Olivia were playing house in the backseat. Josh and I heard Ethan say, "Livi, you're the wife, and I'm the husband. You have a baby in your tummy. And when she comes out, you have to do all the work."
Hmmm, I wonder where he learned that one?!