....Braden....

*if my hair is down, and curled, and I have spent 30 minutes fixing it he doesn't like it. I have to wear it in a pony tail to look like mommy. and I get a hug whenever he sees it that way and he does say "NOW you look like mommy" every time.

*all stories start with "when I was born" or "when I used to be big before I was little". Just wondering how many lives this kid has had....

*singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" in March is okay because "he WILL be back. DUH."

*since eating pineapple or carrots has already made him "super strong" he can have candy...it won't ruin his muscles.

*if it has wheels, he will play with it. If it doesn't have wheels, he will try to make it shoot. Guns 'n trucks. that's what he's into.

*even if he's full from all his dinner he can have dessert because his tummy is still squishy when you push on it. (so mine will NEVER be full if "squishy" is the identifier!)

*chocolate milk helps him sleep better. even after he's brushed his teeth, read his book, and is getting tucked in - he will argue this "fact" with you. It has something to do with chocolate being dark like the night.

*he gives the absolute best hugs EVER. hands down. and he'll flash you his super cute smile with super cute chubby cheeks knowing it will make you melt.

*he adores and idolizes his big sister. even though she can't stand to be around him.....poor thing.