What happens after first?

Drew and Nate (but especially Drew) have been lately obsessed with doing their 'homework'. It is so cute! Drew will suggest they do homework and they will both go get out their little preschool workbooks and do assignments. Today, Diana was trying to explain the instructions to one assignment to Nate. He was supposed to circle the FIRST picture in each row. She was having a hard time finding the words to describe being the first one, without just giving him the answers! Somehow, they started talking about eating dinner and finishing first. Drew was listening intently when Diana said, "Nate, what happens after you're the first one finished with dinner." Drew looked at Nate and in a loud stage whisper told him,"DESSERT."

Of course!

Sunbeams forever

Yesterday morning when Warren was helping Drew get ready for church, Warren was talking about the other children in Sunbeams. Then they started talking about Sister Mortenson, his teacher. I (Allison) also teach the sunbeams - every other month I teach. Anyhow, when Warren mentioned that I was the other teacher, Drew got very upset. He said, "NO, Mommy IS a sunbeam." No amount of rational discussion would persuade him - apparently I do not have the proper authority to teach sunbeams! :-)

So, SUNBEAMS FOREVER, UNITE!!

Bedtime

Tonight at bedtime Drew was so snuggly and sweet! I wish I could capture and always remember how darling he was in his little blue plaid flannel pajama pants, Bob the Builder pajama T-shirt, and blue slippers. He and Nate were snuggling up on top of the dog bed and when I sat down by them, Drew came over, sat on my lap, wrapped his arms around me and sighed, "I yuv you, mom." What a sweetheart!

As he was getting ready for bed, Drew had an itch on his chin. He scratched it, and looked at me with a very serious expression and said, "I sink I have the Chicken Fox." :-)

Pickles

Today at church, Drew was sitting on my lap. He rolled up his sleeve, pointed to a little spot on his arm and said, "mom, I have a pickle." He then proceeded to roll up my sleeves so he could count my 'pickles'. I know he meant 'freckles', but it made me smile!

Best friends

Today as I was upstairs in the family room, Drew came marching up the stairs from the basement, hands on hips and demanded:

"MOMMY, where is my best fwiend Nate!?!?!"

I thought it was so cute that, rather than ask me where his brother was, he asked me where his friend was.

First Loves

Yesterday was Drew's first day of school. As I was tucking him into bed he sighed contentedly and said:

"I yuv skool, mommy."
"I yuv Ms. Wush-kee."
"Ms. Wush-kee my best fwiend."

I am so glad he is enjoying his preschool. And Mrs. Reschke does seem very nice. :-)

Drew's needed

This morning, Warren was reading a story to Drew when, from the basement, we hear a little voice saying, "Dew, Dew, come here!" Quick as a flash, Drew stands up, looks at Warren and says, "Oh, oh, Nate needs me!" He dashed downstairs to see what his brother needed. It was so cute! I love the strong bond that Drew and Nate have. They are great little buddies and they look out for one another.

Awesome Andrew

This is a spot for me to record all the cute, fun things that Andrew says and does. Andrew was born August 8th, 2003. He has a twin brother, Nathan.