Mama's little genius

Thing 4 came chirping into my bedroom this morning with a little plastic box of pennies, and one nickel. He showed me his "coins" and proceeded to count them. He can make it all the way to thirteen without any help. He can tell the nickel and pennies apart, and when I added a quarter to the mix he told me what that was, too. He identifies numbers and letters on signs when we're out and about. No doubt this kid will be supporting me someday.

Since I've started out singing his praises, I'll go with that for today's theme...

Thirteen Things about My Own Things that I love 1…. All 3 girl Things love to read! That they love to read instead of coming when called, or doing what they were told, I don't love quite so much... 2. They have 4 completely distinct laughs. 3. Things 1&2 draw little cartoons that make me laugh. Now they need to not do it during class. 4. Thing 2 has adapted my rather non-sequitur sense of humor. 5. They all still like to snuggle! 6. They all love to sing. We sing in the car, or crank the stereo at home. 7. The older things are hilarious to embarrass at the grocery store by singing and dancing to the 60s radio music. The younger two dance along. 8. They are all very softhearted and compassionate. I fear this may lead them to some heartbreak along the way, but I wouldn't change it. 9. They are fearless, but will shriek like ninnies and let me chase them around the yard with garter snakes and frogs. 10. They don't seem to let my prejudices color their decisions. 11. Thing 1 isn't afraid to suggest and try new ideas (launching a school paper, homeroom secret pals), even if they don't work out. 12. Thing 3 has a memory like a steel trap. I wish she'd find better things to recite than out-of-context carton blurbs, tho... 13. Thing 4 is full of kisses and love for anyone he meets. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!) 1. Cashmere Kitty 2. Tug 3. Bubba

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