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Signs my 4-year old is growing up:
Physical—My 4-year old brags about the hair in his chest (there are about 3 of them, a quarter of a quarter of an inch tall). Also, after playing, he tells me, "Look, Daddy, my armpit is sweaty."
Emotional—My 4-year old is attuned to his feelings (and mine). "Daddy, I love you," he says unexpectedly. "Does that make you happy? Can I have some chocolate now?"
Mental—My 4-year old is getting smarter.
"Daddy, do you want to hear a joke?" my 4-year old asked one time.
"Sure," I said.
"Are you sure?" he asked, very serious.
"Sure I'm sure," I said.
"Are you very sure?"
Uh-huh.
"You're handsome," he said.
He laughed hard. Then he walked away.
Donkey.
My 4-year old turns 5 this week.
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hehehe The joke is cute!
Wow 5! That is like so old! Time flies eh?
Posted by: chelle | March 13, 2008 at 11:47 AM
lol great joke! I love all the things my son comes up with too
ps thanks for stopping by my blog! I would much rather be in your part of the world, than mine. We are now into Day 12 of temps over 100F YUCK!
Posted by: Tina | March 13, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Doesn't time fly? He's a funny one, that almost five year old!
Posted by: Trisha | March 13, 2008 at 07:23 PM
How very true. Those points make me smile but I can see a little boy saying/doing all those things!
Posted by: Kilikina | March 14, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Thank you for the great giggles!!!! I love the little guys - mine is so sweet! When he's not punching me in the butt for not paying attention to him... I'm hoping he'll outgrow that soon.
Posted by: The Estrogen Files | March 15, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Oh, Mike! This is priceless!
Love the ... can I have chocolate now!!!
Kids are SO smart ... they've got us figured out hook, line, and sinker!!!
Posted by: Ame | March 15, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Very cute! Wow, 5. Harrison just turned 3, crazy. It goes so fast.
He made his first joke laying in bed with us one morning; he turns to daddy and says, "I'm sick...Nice to meet you."
And once in a while I get the pure love, which leave me in "Smoothie Heaven".
Have a great week!
Posted by: Rose | March 16, 2008 at 12:39 AM
You never fail to make me laugh!
Posted by: Ruby | March 17, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Ha ha ha.....the last bit was awesome. Love your kid's sense of humour ;)
Posted by: Immomsdaughter | March 24, 2008 at 09:00 PM
My nine year old is convinced he's getting a mustache.
I can't handle that yet!
Posted by: sari | March 30, 2008 at 10:24 PM
LOL! Your boy is hilarious! My 3 year old applies his own hair cream.
Posted by: aruri | March 31, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Ohhh, my 4yo son is turning 5 in May. Your emotional evidence was right on track with where my son is. And your kid had a great sense of humor!! His joke cracked me up - but his delivery was priceless!
Posted by: Jodie | April 01, 2008 at 10:50 AM
*snort*
Yeah - hes a smart donkey alright!
We just rented Pinocchio for the first time the other day when my 4 year old runs in to ask me if her ears are donkey years yet . . .
Posted by: Michelle in Mx | April 01, 2008 at 10:53 PM