Darndest Things

This morning when I woke up feeling all sorts of wonderful I made the painful decision to nanny instead of go out with friends tonight..who are consequently still out. It just seemed like the responsible thing to do and even when I wanted to change my mind later this afternoon, I was already committed.
BUT my kids absolutely made it worth while tonight. They are developing such amazing and hysterical personalities.. I'm so glad to get to hang out with these boys.
Mason is 3.5 years old and Tyler just turn one a month back. They are so precious to me. and soooo animated!
Tonight while Mason and I were being chased around the kitchen Island ( a favorite past time of ours), Tyler discovered our reflections in the refrigerator door. He pointed at them, babbled in his beautiful baby tongue and then gave me the look that says "I've figured this out and it's not fun anymore.next." I was so impressed.
Mason is getting more and more clever also.

Me: Mason, how old are you?
Mason: uh, i'm still just 3 and a half because my birthday hasn't shown up yet."
Me: "When is it gonna show up?"
Mason:"I don't know when it's coming but we're having a small party for it on December 8th"
Me: So is your birthday December 8th?
Mason: "Oh yeah, you're right it is December 8th! Did my mommy tell you that?"

SOOO cute.
and as I tucked him in...

Me: "So Mason, do you want to say a prayer to God before bed?"
Mason: (hesitant) "no."
Me: "why not?"
Mason: "We should just get a phone and call."

and now as I lay my head to rest, I thank God that He helped me make such a decision as would give me more precious times like these.