The Most Fun Thing I've Ever Done

Tonight as I was tucking Clark into bed:

Clark: "Mom, when I am like 12, 13, or 14 years old, like a teenager, I don't want to have any more birthdays.  I just want to stay that age."

Me:   "Why wouldn't you want to have any more birthdays?"

Clark: "Because when you become a Mom or a Dad, you don't get to play with your friends anymore."

Me:  "But I get to play with my friends all the time.  I get to play with Katie, Ellie's Mom, and I get to go play tennis with my other friends."

Clark:  "But most of the time, not just sometimes, you don't play, you just TALK with your friends, and that isn't nearly as fun as playing."

Me:  "But the most fun things I have ever done in my whole life have happened since I became as old as a Mom."

Clark:  "What did you do?"

Me:  "Me and your dad had you, Andrew, and Audrey.  That is the most fun thing I have ever done, and even though sometimes we get mad or sad at you, we have the most fun doing stuff with you guys."

Clark:  "Really?  I thought you were going to say something you have done fun with your friends!"  (and then he sheepishly laughs while grabbing me around the neck and hugging me.)

Me:  "Nope, you are definitely the most fun thing ever!"

Andrew's Got Moves

Andrew had his year end Holiday Concert at his preschool today.  The theme was "An Adventure in Outer Space".  They had darling costumes and scenery, and his dancing stole the show.  Of course, we got half of the dance and then our battery died.  Classic.  I will get a full copy from another parent, but in the meantime, enjoy the preview.  I particularly enjoy his tongue action while he dances.