My Adam is five years old this year. I like this picture of him because he is laughing and it was one of the ones we were trying to take for the Christmas photo. I know I used to say that I always think of their birthdays when it gets to American Idol time and this year I haven't been watching it so it didn't really strike a chord with me.
One thing that I always forget about, but am then reminded of it at the time is the 'Sullivan County Heart-a-thon'. I remember clear as day when I was pregnant with Adam and on bedrest I guess (I was taken out of work and put on bedrest for high blood pressure, even though I never asked for the REAL meaning of bed-rest, I just sort of took it easy), I was up in what is now Anna's room, but was my computer and craft area, on the floor making scrapbook pages waiting for his arrival. I had the radio on the floor as well and I was listening to the heart-a-thon because they put it on each year. This year, the heart-a-thon is tomorrow.
Adam is a great kid. I got a letter from a parent this year explaining to me about her daughter which I was about to have her in class. (Which I don't recommend from a teacher's perspective.) But anyway, I remember her saying, 'You will never have a problem with 'Maude'.' I am not saying that just because a parent says that, that is always the case. I had another parent tell me this year that her daughter is the smartest kid I'll ever have. Another thing I don't recommend, and in this case, is NOT true. But anyway, I feel that way about Adam and the first parent. I don't think anybody will ever have a problem with him and his behavior. He is a good boy, he listens and has a strong conviction of what is right and wrong. And he is pretty smart I might say because I am his mom. But never would I ever say he's the smartest kid anybody will ever have. Are you kidding me with these people?
Five years old is an awesome age I have decided. (And I am a pretty big fan of three too, but I won't get into that now.) They can use the bathroom, put on their shoes, pick up their toys, play together, watch a show while you take a shower, do crafts, go to fun places. I am LOVING this age range. Adam loves to play with all of his trucks and farm equipment. I am really happy he is still at this stage in his life. Honestly, for Christmas we got him some transformer things and Batman things because it seemed like he was interested it in. But he doesn't play with any of that stuff and that kinda makes me happy. I think he'll have time for all of that and the Bakugan stuff or whatever it is in a couple of years. I think he's a genuine five and I like that. We are planning on going to Sesame Place this year again. He still sleeps with Elmo each night and would be upset if he were missing but I don't think he responds to the show as he used to. My oldest boy. Last night he was buttering up to me. He was saying that I make the best food and do the best things and am the best mom and when he dies he wants to be between me and Daddy. Huh? How did that one get thrown in there? He's a piece of work and I love him.
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Oh my goodness, when he dies he wants to be between you and Chip? Yeesh. :) I really do love some of the things he says! Adam is great. I like how you said he is a genuine five. It seems like a really fun age.
It's too bad that you'll never have Ben in class, because you would seriously never have a problem with him. He is THE best-behaved child ever, and he's so smart, that if you were going to have him you might want to brush up on your Modern European History because he could embarrass you with his knowledge. Also, his skills with scissors are pretty much unmatched. Count your lucky stars that he'll never be in your class.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? The smartest kid you'll ever have, pfff. And please, the LAST thing I would say (even if I did believe it) is "you'll never have a problem with my child," because that is pretty much asking for it. You'll be eating those words someday, Lady! I love all these insider tips we are getting, though. :)
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