What are YOU lookin' at?

We're supposed to be pacificists. I don't think Noah got the memo...

I want him to stay this age forever...

Because I know he won't do things like this when he's older:

Noah's First Day of School

After months of looking for the elusive "perfect school," we finally settled on a preschool. Noah was really excited!

Three going on 14.

Noah's birthday, 2009:

And a mere 12 months later, he looks like this:

And he wears new shoes like this:

Smiles like this:

And tries on shoes like this:

I love him because he makes me laugh:

And I'm astounded by his independence...

I love that his best buddy is my dad:

I love this little airbender.

I love Noah!

Happy birthday, son!

Kids Say the Darndest Things...

Darndest Thing #1: While at Buffet City, where they charge $5 for three year olds:

Waitress: How old is your son?

Mama: Two

Noah: I am NOT two years old! I am THREE AND A HALF, ALMOST FOUR YEARS OLD!!

Mama: (sheepishly) Ummmmm... He eats like a two year old

Darndest Thing #2: After church, in the church gym while eating doughnuts:

Noah: I want to get baptized

Priest: That's wonderful...

Darndest Thing #3: In his big boy bed, getting ready to fall asleep:

Noah: Mama, will you close my door

Mama, from the kitchen: Sure, baby.

(Walks down the hall, partially closes door)

Noah: No, mama - all the way.

(Through closed door): Thank you.

Darndest Thing #4:

Noah: Papa you need a ladder

Papa: Maybe I will get one for Father's Day.

Noah: I will buy you one. I have money in my Cash Cow.

Mama: Noah, that money is for you. You are saving it so you can buy whatever you want.

Noah: I want to buy Papa a ladder.

Mama: Are you sure you don't want to buy a toy instead?

Noah: I said I WANT TO BUY PAPA A LADDER!

Noah-ism, again...

This morning, during breakfast: (Noah taking my hand) "Mama, you are my love."

Noah-ism, Part II

While in the car today: "Mama, I'm ready for summer. Summer is when the sun is warm and I can wear shorts, right? Yeah, I'm ready for summer."