can we talk about pete for a minute?

This boy is just about the sweetest thing ever. Sure, he flops on the floor when he doesn't get his way. And he's a rotten listener, especially when someone suggests that he cleans up his toys. And he's into everything. He's so curious to see how things work and what makes this or that happen. Yep, he's definitely a BOY. But he is also so generous and sweet and loving. Most mornings, he gets up and his first words to me are "Good morning, Mama. How was your sleeps?" Some lucky days {like today}, we get to snuggle in my bed for a bit and he'll gently rub my face and dish out the complements. "I like your brown eyes, Mama."  "I like your soft cheeks."  Sigh.

He's also just about the most generous person on two feet. Without fail, whenever he gets a treat of some type (Skittles, ice cream, granola bar, you name it), he always  says "Would you like a taste, Mama?" And when Emerson begs a taste, his standard response is "Sure. Sure." Love that boy.

He's a lover too. When he sees that Em is upset about something, he'll come over and snug her or rub her back. And she's generally less than enthusiastic about this, but that doesn't stop him. The very next time she's upset, her little brother is right by her side. And his Mama falls a bit more in love with him each time.

Thanks, God, for sending us such an amazing little man. May he be a role model for our whole family!