Heart to Heart

Hello my little buddy. So I have felt super busy and you are getting big and doing so many activities. I thought I would have a little chat with you. I asked how you are doing, you said good. I asked you what your favorite thing is right now, you said your birthday. I asked you what your not favorite thing is, you thought really hard, and said I don't know. I said that is a good thing. You said good question and walked off. Than I found you sitting in the laundry basket watching TV, so I think you are good.

CTR

Dad had to work on Sunday. You said that Dad was not choosing the right because he was working on Sunday. True That!

Lucy came up and smacked you. You said, "Don't hit me, just love me."

Heebie Jeebies

Oh boy this one is a good one. Dexter has been into treasures and collections. He has brought so much stuff into the house that I made a basket for him to put all his collections in. I came home from the store and you started telling me about this catepillar you found, he was weird and dead. We sat down to eat our dinnner and you got excited about your caterpillar again and started talking about it. You went to your collection basket and plucked out that dead caterpillar. Your showing it to me and talking about it. Suddenly that dead caterpillar moved in your fingertips. You screamed the girliest, loudest, shrilliest scream and threw that caterpillar on the floor. Dad grabbed it and threw it outside. You were terrified. You kept checking outside to make sure he was gone. You kept getting shivers every time you thought of it. We kept teasing you about it. When we were laughing and you, you told us this is not funny. We talked about bringing bugs into the house. You said that is was your fault. But throughout the night you kept getting the heebie jeebies and shuddering your shoulders.

It's safe to swallow

Dexter it the poster child of commercials. He remembers everything he sees. One day he kept telling me about how Lucy needs a toothbrush even though she is little. He kept telling me that it is safe to swallow. Of course he saw this on a commericial. He kept bothering me about it. I told him he could get it for Lucy for her birthday. Right after that, what commercial is on TV, the baby toothbrush and toothpaste. I assure him we will get it later for Lucy's birthday. Dexter says, "Good idea." Later that night Dexter and I went to Walgreens and what is the first thing he sees, the toothbrush and toothpaste. Dexter begs for it, we get his sister his gift 3 weeks early. I love that Dexter always thinks of others. Most kids would only find things that they would want, but Dexter is always thinking of other. I thought it was so cute that he wanted to get this for his sister Lucy. When we got home, he wanted his and Lucy's pajamas on so they could brush their teeth. Dexter taught Lucy how to brush here teeth, and every few nights he always remembers to brush her teeth.

Worm Cakes

Oh boy buddy! You just keep coming up with everything. Today we were working outside in the yard. You were so excited we found 3 snails. Did you know snails have a shell to protect themselves from predators and creatures. That is the fact that you gave me. You were spending most of your time digging through the dirt looking for treasure. You found worms and than made worm cakes. A big pile of dirt and worms in the shape of a cake with a piece of wood on it for a candle. I went inside to take care of Lucy. You came in and asked me if I would like to join you outside. You have the biggest vocabulary.

Buds

Today you hugged your sister, and said "you are my best sister ever." She hugged you back. You two sure love each other and have so much fun together. At night you always run around and play with each other. Yesterday dad had you two in his car side by side and you both were giggling and just liked being together. You two are good buds.

Mergia

• Today you got to have your first sleepover with your cousins; Parker and Carson.  You were so excited that you couldn't wait.  You sat at the window and stared out waiting for them to come.  I said lets go to the store to help pass the time.  As we arrive to the store.  You start talking to me about planets, stars, moons and earth.  The sun in a star, the moon has rocks and we live on earth.  You asked me which planet was the smallest.  Uhhhhh!  I didn't know the answer.  Because Pluto is no longer a planet, I didn't know the answer.  You said Mergia was the smallest planet.  I thought you were just making up stuff.  So I texted David for the answer and he didn't know, I told him to ask everyone at work and get the answer.  He didn't know.  We finished our shopping.  I asked the grocery guy if he knew what the smallest planet.  He didn't know and he asked fellow cashiers and they didn't know.  I told him I would figure it out and let him know.  Right as soon as I was at the grocery door, the cashier run up and tell me that they figured it out and it was Mercury.  That is what you were trying to say, your understanding of Mercury translated into Mergia.  So once again you were right and I felt really dumb because you knew more than more.  So good job on your planet smartness, Mergia, Mercury is the same for my genius 4 year old who learned all this from Bubble Guppies.

Follow Me

This is by far my most favorite thing you have ever said in your life.  So wise you are.  This month in primary they are talking about prophets and how you can follow them. 
We have gotten you new pajamas recently because yes you are getting so big.  You get excited to see the number 6 in your pajamas even though you are 4.  We just bought some pajamas that have planets on them.  After wearing them for a week we realized that they glow in the dark.  Fun for you, you turn off all the lights and look at your pajamas.  Lately you have been talking about it being dark and being lost a lot.
The other night you had your glow in the dark pajamas on and you started talking to me about prophets and I really wasn't listening.  So you went downstairs and tried your luck with Jarom.  Later Jarom came up and I asked him if he got a lesson about the prophets which you mentioned earlier.  This is how your conversation went with Jarom.
"Jerm, if you were lost and in the dark, who would you follow?  Me or the prophet?"
The correct answer is to follow Dexter; because your pajamas glow in the dark and you would know the way to go. 
Priceless!!!

Crazy

Funny thing from you again.  You are way to smart for your age that is for sure.  Our blinds kept falling down in the living room.  You told me that we had to fix it.  The next day we ventured out to IKEA and bought some new blind brackets.  That night Curtis starts putting them on.  Now when Curtis gets going on a project he gets his "Carl" on.  Which means he gets so focused he looks grumpy and tunes everything out.  You will probably get your "Curtis" on when you get older.  Dad kept using a chair to fix the blinds, so you go in there and tried getting his attention.  You wanted to tell him to use the step ladder instead because it is safer.  You tried multiple times to get his attention and he just ingnores you.  You even say, dad why aren't you listening to me.  After all your failed attempts, you come into the kitchen, uggggggh!!!.  I asked what is wrong and you say, "Dad is driving me crazy, he won't even listen to me."  I ask you if you were only trying to help dad, you yell yes and than run back into dad and yell at him, "I was only trying to help you." 

Quiet

We were sitting in the dining room eating lunch, just you and me.  You commented on how quiet it was.  You shushed me and said that you could hear Jesus.  I asked you what he was saying and you said "nothing."  Than you said you could hear the holy ghost. 
Once again you are amazing and have such a huge understanding.
Every night you pray you bless, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost and for you to grow big.  I love your sweet spirit and how much you just know.  I can already tell that you know for you and not because that is what we teach you.
One day in primary I was crying while teaching and you told me that you started to almost cry because I was crying.  I was explaining to you that I felt they holy ghost.  You were like ya I know and than said you felt the holy ghost too. 
You are amazing with such a great testimony and love for everything.

Snails

You were telling me that snails are your favorite and wanting to know where they lived.  Than you came in later and told me they have a shell so they are protected, ya-just like an armadillo.
End of conversation
So funny

Scripture

In primary you have a scripture chart and you are so good at reading your scriptures every night.  Way better than any of us do.  You want your prize so bad from the bishop.
In our new daily studies I was teaching you about King Benjamin and how he got old and died.  You wanted to know how he died, I explained to you that his hair turned white and he got old and died.
You were like, "oh no is my nalli and white haired grandpa gonna die,"  Oh NO!.  I said yes they are old but they won't die for a long time.  Phew, but you are constantly asking if they are going to die.  You one time asked if Nalli is going to die, I said yes and you asked, "but she'll come back, right?"  I said yes and you were happy with the answere.  You really are too smart and understand how everything works too much for a 4 year old.  It really is so funny.
Than King Noah who is bad, was about to die in the scriptures that you almost started crying.  I had to hurry and quickly tell the story and move on to a happy one.
You are so fun, and the most caring boy ever.  I love it!

What the Hell?

You are too smart for you age, that is for sure.  I keep saying I need to write down everything you say, but there is too much on a daily basis.  What 4 year old uses the word "actually." 
I love being in primary with you.  I love watching you learn and being able to follow up with you on everything. 
After church a couple week ago I had to drop off a book to someone for primary.  I brought you along.  I could not find the house and you and your smart ways, said, "Where the hell is it,"  I instantly asked you to say it again and there it was, "Where the hell is it,"  I told you that was a bad word.  Oh you were so upset, you started crying and I had to hold your for 10 minutes.  I asked you what was wrong and you said you said a bad word.  I tried consoling you, explaining it was ok and you probably heard from TV. (we later think you learned it from a kid at church) 
Later that night Grandma and Grandpa came over.  You told Grandpa Craig, what you said, and that hell is a bad word and you shouldn't say that.  I said Dexter,  why are you saying that word again.  Your response was, well I need to tell Grandpa so he knows its a bad word.  Too funny.
Than later that night, we were all out in the shed figuring out a leak and you walked right in and said, "Hey, what the hell are you guys doing,"  You covered your mouth because you know what you said accidentally.  I had to get stern this time, and you cried.
The next day Daddy explained the difference between bad words and swear words.  And so far no Hell words have been spoken since than.  So good job, but it was so funny.  I loved it.  Anytime you hear a new word you always try to find ways to use it.  I am sure this won't be the last time we hear a swear word from you.
You are funny!  And make everyday of mine the best.

Mom;
Shandy