He doesn't get enough credit

The littlest man of the house doesn't get enough credit. Keep in mind, he's only 2. But he is the true definition of the "take along" child. Since day 1, he has come along to dance practices, swim lessons, gymnastic meets and softball games. Some lasting only minutes, others are full days and even weekends. There are long car rides to practices and wait times that can feel like forever. We ask him to be quiet, to sit patiently when all he wants to do is run and be loud. 

This past week we headed to Ryan's Family Day for work which entailed breakfast at The Depot and the Twins game. We headed downtown before 10 and it was well past his nap-time before we arrived home again. For a 2 year old, who was quite limited in his brunch choices (because of his dreaded allergies) and even more limited for food at the Twins game, he was a complete trooper. He ran around when the opportunity presented itself, and sat on my lap or danced near his seat during the game. Sure he was slightly whiney...who wouldn't be!? 

And the very next day it was our annual State Fair outing. Because we only go one day, we take it all in (and then some). This little guy (and his two incredible sisters) pushed through 12 hours at the fair and never once did any of them have a melt down. Not Even Once. We rode rides, ate food (Lincoln ate far less), shopped and saw live births. There was a ton of walking, a little bit of sitting and a lot of fun. Let's all remember...he's only 2 and survived 12 hours at the State Fair with 140,000 other people. Can I say it again: he doesn't get enough credit! 

That same weekend, as luck would have it, both girls had 2 softball games each, spread out far enough that it meant Lincoln and I could make it to all 4 games. Lucky kid :) ha! We got to the fields before 11am and it was 6pm when we wrapped up the final game (which was a 40 minute drive from the start of the day). He is often covered in dirt, sweaty and sticky from the sun but full of giggles and smiles from all the attention he receives. He plays with sticks or cars or balls, chases geese and thinks he's won the lottery when there is a playground nearby! 

 I have to remind myself that sometimes, this little guy just needs some time at home. To play and be silly and tossed in the pool! And when he has the 'rarely occurring complete fit' for what seems like nothing at all, I count my blessings that he generally is a go-with-the-flow-take-along kind of kid. And I'm forever thankful! 

 

Thank you buddy for being such an awesome kid! Love you!