Oh, well, then 'KICK EM IN THE FACE

Oh Jace,
My little two-sided lovey.  Right now you are 3 1/2.  One side of you is soft and sweet, charming and loving, and fiercely loyal to those he loves, like me.

On the other side, you are quick tempered and physical, defiant, but still, fiercely loyal.

I was telling you today that I didn't want to go to work.  You asked me why?  I told you because some mommies are mean to me.

You looked appalled.  "Some mommies are mean to you?" you clarified.

"Yeah."

"Oh well, mommy," you say as your start hopping on one foot and attempting to throw your other foot up in the air, "you just got to kick 'em in the face."

I tried to hold it in.  That is not funny....but....

bahahahahahahahaha

You were dead serious and you said it because  you were upset someone would hurt me and right now that is how you solve problems.

I laughed but then told you we can't kick people in their face.  You looked pretty disappointed.  I don't know if you'll listen to me.

You were naughty all day at Grandma Baskall's last week, and when I made you call her the next day and apologize, you answered...

"I'm sorry I was a bad boy grandma. I'll be better next year" 😳Again....I was trying not to laugh...but...

bahahahahahaha

Maybe you just have realistic expectations.  You're a great son and I love you.  I know that loyalty will follow you into adulthood where you will be a good man, husband, and father, just like all the great men who have gone before you like daddy, Grandma Smith, and Grandpa Baskall.

Love, Mommy

Starting Karate

I've been feeling the pressure to put Jace into something that is just for him, since he is always having to follow around Ashlynn to her Speech, O/T, now Girl Scouts, and swimming.

I did a two day trial of karate and he LOVED it.  He was so proud.

He's been in it twice a week now for a few short weeks and his motor skills and listening skills are already improving!  He loves Mr. Austin and Mr. Tim.

Last night when he went to bed, I heard him reciting their directions

"Ju - Bi"  "Chariot" "Bow"

Cody and his Grandma Smith have both been able to take him at various times too and he gets to show off his skills.  He is the cutest thing on the planet in his little uniform!  Go Jace!  Mommy's proud of you.