No, I haven't had another child - may I be struck down by a speeding rubbish truck at dawn before that happens... (not to be too dramatic about it...)
My beloved Mr 3, having become a staple source of inspiration for my musings has turned 4.
I have many times shared snippits of our loooong days of stimulating conversation about important things, like Where Dreams Are...:
Me: They're in your head
Mr3: No, where, ARE they?
Me:They're in your sleep
Mr3: No WHERE ARE they???
Me: (whimpering in the corner) theyre in the air all around the place
Mr3: (thinks for a while) Like, in heaven?
Me: Yes, like in heaven.
Mr3: But, WHY are they?
Anyhoo, He is 4 now. So, his conversation and sniper-like questioning is WAY more sophisticated.
Mr4: When will I be just bones?
Me: A long time after you die
Mr4: When will I be just blood then?
Me: Never
Mr4: But, why?
Me: (shiiiiit I walked right into that!!!)
All jokes aside though, while he does work steadily away at my life expectancy each day with his darling little inquisitive mind, he really is the most disarming little fellow. He loves to make people laugh, he'll do ANYTHING for his big sister, and he lets me cuddle and kiss him to bits more than any child his age would normally tolerate.
To mark his big number 4 birthday, I thought I would give you a little insight to the real man behind the character. Here are 5 things you probably didn't know about Mr 4:
1. He is rarely out of costume.
Current favourites include Darth Vader (never seen the movie but loves a cape and a mask), lion with big fluffy mane (too cute to mention!), Christmas elf (or OLF as he calls it) and Daddy Pig from Peppa Pig (pillow up the shirt and Dad's shoes).
2. He thinks he is the coolest thing ever. And its possible he might just be. He totally digs Elvis, what more do you need to know.
3. His favourite song is 'One Love' by Bob Marley, and he loves the bit where they sing "lets get together and feeeel aaaalright". His favourite colour is orange.
4. He calls chop sticks 'pork chops'.
5. He wants "a different name". He is trying out 'Black Star' but he's not sure yet.
Here is something I don't normally do, a real photo of my boy. Lucky he's cute hey, I think nature gave him that blessing to help him survive the Mummy he pushes so very close to the edge each day.
Love you, Boy.
