More Snippets from Nick

Nick has suddenly reached new levels of awareness and presence. He's starting to develop some independence, share his opinion and question everything, soaking it all up like a sponge. To say he is truly coming into his own sounds cliche, but never more true. A few recent examples...

He's no longer just a willing participant with his supplement regimen - he's reminding us and asking to help with it.

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Oh the questions and curiosity, from "What does that sign say?" to "Who are you talking to?" (on the phone)

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Today he announced he wants to paint his bike black. Where in the world did this come from? I thought only 12 year olds spray painted their dirt bikes?!

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More curiosity...

Nick had trouble getting to sleep last night. Since it was nearly 11pm and I had to get up at the cruel hour of oh-five-thirty, I let him climb into my bed. As we lay there, Nick began chatting...

N: "What's in popsicles, Mom?"

Me: "Oh, water, sugar, and probably a little juice."

N: "Oh."

Me: "Why'd you ask?" (curious as to why he's thinking of popsicle ingredients at 11pm)

N: "I'm just thinkin', Mom"

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Since I went to bed late with the boy, I never did get a chance to clean up the kitchen of the dinner mess.

This morning, Nick observed, "Gee. This place is a mess. I think you'd better clean it up, Dad"

(I was at work. And no, Hubs was not very amused, although I was!)

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