On this, the eve of Cody's birth, I am reflecting on what an amazing 5 years this has been. So I will share a quick conversation we had tonight that pretty much sums it all up. I was pleading with him to get in bed so I could get the things done that I have on my list to prepare for his party tomorrow, as well as prepare for the chance of a forced relocation of his party due to weather.
So I say, "Cody please get in bed. I have eight hundred and twenty two things to do to get ready for tomorrow."
He responds, "Mommy, you should say you have ABOUT 822 things to do. You forgot the word about. You did not really count that many things to do. You are just guessing."
First of all the kid loves numbers! He does know the difference between counting and estimating, and he gently points out my error here. He also is the master at dragging out bedtime. After a comment like that, I got completely wrapped up in a discussion with him about how proud I am for how smart he is and about math sense in general and dropped the idea of bedtime altogether. Finally, he loves to talk to his Mommy. He and I can sit and talk about anything. I love this age for that reason. He is old enough to have a real conversation. He has intelligent things to say, a sense of humor, and cool wonderings about the world. My sweet Cody is also not too old, such that talking to his Mom is not cool anymore. I am so humbled to be the Mom of such an amazing kid, and I look forward to celebrating him tomorrow.
Now this post must end since I have to prepare for a pool party and for a party here in case the pool party gets rained out.
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