Side Tra{ck}

That is my new name for him! He gets up at 5:55am every school morning so that he can sit in front of the heater and read by the Christmas tree! He sets his alarm and is sometimes up before me. You would think that getting up two hours before the bus comes would certainly give him plenty of time to get ready in a slow, leisurly pace...not usually the case. He is still the last one ready, and running out the door after the bus has arrived...Why? He is sidetrack! I tell him to do one thing and on the way he finds seven other things to do. I tell him to do the same thing multiple times, and I try my hardest NOT to lose my patience with him.
On the other hand, he is such a great big brother. It is usually with Annalee that he gets sidetracked, or Emma, or because he is helping Mara find something, or do something. He is ever aware of me and is by far my most observant kid. He gives the best most sincere compliments, and has such a funny personality! I am so grateful I have him to spice up my life and keep us all laughing!
So here's to the waking up early phase...may it always be so!