Boys Tell the Sweet Truth

I have been so excited that past year to have a new running partner. Conner has been willing to run with his old, slow mom for about the past year. We are not consistent runners but when ever I put on my running attire he suits himself up as well and together we go out to jog.

I put on my long running pants and long shirt for a quick run outside in the freezing cold weather. As usual, Conner decided he would come along too. The only problem he faced was the fact he didn't have any warm running stuff. He only had shorts and that sure was not going to keep him warm enough. We decided that I would share my warm, more manly running pants with him and I would change into my tight spandex pants. I don't wear the tight spandex pants much because they are that.... SO TIGHT! I am slightly self conscious to go running outside for the entire world to see me giggling with every step. I told this to Conner and his response was, "There aren't that many people out who will see you. Plus, we aren't going THAT far. You will be fine." I agreed with him and we headed out for our short run together.

At first we were jogging side by side but there came a time when one of us had to jog out in front of the other. Conner motioned for me to go a head first. I thought he was being a gentleman so I smiled and went ahead. We jogged that way for a few minutes, with me in front and him in back. Soon the road was wide enough again for us to jog side by side. He quickly came up to my side. In a very nice, sweet voice he said, "Mom. I was watching your giggling. For as old as you are, you really aren't giggling THAT much. Maybe a little in your buttocks, but I think with a little more running it will be perfect."

Ha! At least the kid is honest. Plus, if he is going to say it so sweet like that.... I suppose a little more running wouldn't be such a bad idea! :)

Family Christmas Shopping

It is a tradition each year that we draw out names in our family. It actually happens the day we put up the Christmas Tree. These gifts that we purchase for each other are the first wrapped gifts on display under the tree. It is a big deal because each person has one gift with their name on it... and this seems to really set in our minds that Christmas is just around the corner.

The shopping at Target had gone pretty good. Niel took half the kids, I took the other half. We were in and out within about an hour!! As we were driving in the car towards home, everyone started to make guesses about what was purchased for each person. Conner is the oldest and the biggest teaser, mostly because everyone believes him, plus he does seem so old and wise, and also because he doesn't tease too much.... but when he does, it is really bad.

Conner blurts out, "Zander! I know what Megan bought you this year for Christmas!!" Zanders eyes got all big with excitement and I could feel the joy in his voice as he spoke, "What!! What did Megan get me!" I could also see the big grin on Conner's face when we replied,

"She got you a Barbie Doll!"

There was a moment of silence.

And then...

,.... tears started to flow. "Megan! Why did you get me a Barbie Doll?" Zander sobbed. Then he began to cry louder and louder as the car full of teasing children began to laugh. I have to admit..... even I couldn't help but laugh.

Zander is the easiest person to tease because he responds every time.