Just for fun

This weekend I have been thinking about how much Silas has grown in the past 6 months. Not just in appearances, but his way of acting and thinking. Just a few months ago we were really struggling with Silas refusing to do things, looking at us right in the face and saying "no", or actually running in the opposite direction when we ask him to do something like get a new diaper, etc.  Well this past month we have gotten to spend so much time together, and I've realized that he is so much more agreeable these days. For example, I told Silas we needed to leave for pre-school in 2 minutes, after the 2 minutes had gone by, I said "okay Silas, time to go." He just looked at me and said, "Okay Mom, let me just pick up my toys quick"....He then put the Legos back and came and put his shoes on.  You can really talk some sense into him, and explain things.  He seems to really trust our opinions and respects when we say "no". Of course, this isn't all the time, but in general. :-) 

Silas also has such a sweet heart. He will ask you, if you've had a good day, when you see him. Or he will ask if you have slept well. If you say "ouch", he will respond, "are you okay Mommy?" and often give the spot a kiss or blow on it. He also tries to comfort Benjamin if he is whiny or crying. In the car for example he will say "it's okay Benjamin, we are almost there!" in the sweetest voice.

Finally, Silas is very polite. He will say please and thank you without you asking him to. Today I helped him with something and he said "Thank you so much Mom!"  Later he said "Mom, I can't find my wheel, can you find it for me?"....When I showed him where it was, he just turns to me, looks me right in the face, and says "Great, thanks alot Mom!".... Or today before nap time. We were outside playing  outside and I said we had to go in and take a nap after 5 more kicks of the ball.  Silas answers "Then I say, okay Mom!"...After the 5 shots he looked at me and said "Okay, now we're done...time for a nap!"...he then ran inside, found his blanket and stuffed animals, and got into bed! And I could go on and on.  It's just the way that he says it, that sounds so sweet! I will try to get it on video.  He just has this light in his eyes when he says "Okay Mom."   

So yeah...my Mom has always told me that when I turned 4 I sprouted angel wings...I guess Silas is in a period of angel wings at the moment...I'm sure there will be many conflicts ahead, but for now we smile and are thankful for the amazing little boy we have.