Yesterday Alex had to come home early from Mothers’ Day Out because, well, he threw up. In his classroom. During “circle time,” which is normally quite exciting for the pre-schoolers but takes on a decidedly somber bent when, you know, vomit enters the fray. Funny how that works.
By late afternoon the throwing up part of the virus had subsided, and after some Sprite and crackers, the little man decided that he felt like sitting up and doing something besides watching “Little Bear.” So, in the softest voice imaginable, he said, “Mama? Do you want to play the Wii with me?”
I think my response probably goes without saying.
So I pulled out the Wii-motes, put in the Wii Play game, and the two of us started to play. Alex was leaning his head against my shoulder, but his little eyes were lively for the first time all afternoon. I pulled him a little closer.
We started playing our favorite game, Find Mii, which is basically a timed matching game. We were making pretty good progress, but then we got to the part where we had to find look-alike Miis who were swimming underwater in a pool (I recognize that this sounds like a bunch of crazy talk. I do. You can see a demonstration of what I’m talking about here if you need a visual).
The timer was steadily ticking down toward zero, and Alex and I were both trying to figure out where the match was. With about ten seconds left, he looked up at me with those big blue eyes, and in the hoarsest little voice I’ve ever heard, he whispered, “COME ON, NOW, SON.”
I was so busy smiling at him that the timer ran out. We didn’t find the match, and we lost the game.
But make no mistake: I totally got the prize.
Kim says:
How very true about the ears always listening. And always amazing is what they chose to repeat.
May 15th, 2007 at 10:51 am
Girl Gone Wild says:
Oh that is dang cute! What a wonderful little man you have there….
May 15th, 2007 at 10:56 am
Auburn Gal Always says:
Can I have a bite of Alex? He sounds so yummy!
May 15th, 2007 at 10:58 am
Sherry says:
Oh, TOOOOO CUTE! I probably would have laughed and cried too. I have to really watch what I say every day, as my little students quote me to their parents. I can’t even sneak to pop a cracker in my mouth or put on lip gloss, without one of them watching my every move.
May 15th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Trista(ThePumkinPatch) says:
How cute! He’s the sweetest little thing.
May 15th, 2007 at 11:00 am
Allison/Blue House Mom says:
They really do hear everything! My 20 month old has just begun to echo everything and it’s so much fun!
May 15th, 2007 at 11:23 am
janie says:
I can just hear that sweet thang now!!! xo!
May 15th, 2007 at 11:40 am
janie says:
Oui Oui says, “be careful what you say because they WILL repeat you!” xoxo!! Love, Oui Oui
May 15th, 2007 at 11:41 am
Amy says:
That brought me to tears - what a sweet thing he is! Is it a little odd to you that complete strangers want to pinch his cute cheeks and shower him with kisses?
May 15th, 2007 at 11:50 am
qtpies7 says:
LOL, your guy is too sweet!
I love your clothes posts, too! I’ve been thrifting and yard saling, and it is just too fun! I should have taken pics when I had all the kids stuff together, now its scattered all over various rooms. I’m jealous of the bins. I used to get hand me downs for the older kids, but not as often for the little 2.
May 15th, 2007 at 11:50 am
Jana says:
That is hilarious! I hope he is feeling better.
May 15th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Corey says:
awwww I hear you…..I love it when they say something like that…..so darn cute! Congrats on the prize!
May 15th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
suzanne says:
AAAAAwwwwwww, does he read your blawg????????????? so precious!!!!!!!!!
May 15th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Barb says:
I could hug him to pieces, he’s that cute. Hope his tummy is much better today.
May 15th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
GiBee says:
cutie patootie!
Hey — why’s the middle part of your blog like —— way down “here” —– instead of where it should be? Just wondering!
May 15th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
kelli says:
Sweet, sweet thing.
May 15th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
chewymom says:
Hi neighbor! I’m also in Alabama, and I’m enjoying your blog–you are hilarious!
We have a Wii, so I’m right with you. It’s awfully fun! Hope your guy is feeling better.
May 15th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Amanda says:
I know you were proud!
May 15th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Diane J. says:
Awwww, bless his little heart, I hope he’s much better today. At his age, they can be half dead one minute, and swinging off the light fixtures the next.
If you can stick to this rule (somehow I never could!) never say anything in his hearing you wouldn’t want your pastor or your Mama to hear. Because he WILL totally absorb stuff and blurt it out at inappropriate moments. That’s a given, unfortunately.
Hope Alex is better and the bug passes by you and D. :-)
May 15th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Fiddledeedee (It Coulda' Been Worse) says:
Okay, ” whenever vomit enters the fray” is now my new favorite catch phrase.
Very cute story.
May 15th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Shelley H. says:
A - DORABLE! :) Thanks for the smile today…I needed it.
May 15th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Emily says:
How sweet! I’m sorry he’s feeling punky.
My son is 25 months old, and he repeats EVERYTHING. The other day when Gabe came home from work Jonathan ran to the door and yelled “hi honey!!”
May 15th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Amy T says:
That is so sweet! It’s humbling when you see the influence you have over them when you don’t even think about it!
May 15th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Kristi says:
I hope he is feeling better!
May 15th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Sunni says:
Oh. My. Gosh. Cutest story you’ve ever told about Alex!
May 15th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
thepreacherswife says:
Nothing says ” I love you” like a good round of Mii Match…This is just the sweetest!
May 15th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Pastormac's Ann says:
Pure Gold! He’s an absolute treasure BooMama.
You certainly are the winner!
Hope he’s feeling all better soon.
May 15th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
Robin says:
Reese said, Oh Crap! The other day, and boy did I get a look from Terry. =) Mother of the year, people. Mother of the year.
May 16th, 2007 at 8:01 am