Mr. Braxton James

So, I have been wanting to do this for a couple of months, but have not taken the time. So, now I am. I have sat down. I am committed. I want to update everyone on my two wonderful little men. And I will stay up late if I have to! :)

So, I will start with my big kid. Mr. Bracky James Perkins. As most of you know, Braxton turned 4 last month. And he just continues to grow up every day. He is smart as a whip, which is great to see (not like I was toooo worried :). He is at that age now where he analyzes and considers everything. He is ALWAYS asking questions about why and how and when. I don't mind, really. Though there are days... :). He finished out a successful first year of preschool. We received a book upon completion with his first day work, and then his end of year work. It was amazing to see the progress! To go from his name being simply a scribble, to a legible signature. And to see his coloring go from all over the place to (somewhat) in the lines. He LOVES to learn, and will sit with you for ever "working".

He also has developed this crazy imagination. He loves to "pretend". He has an entire basket full of "costumes", from cowboy, to Buzz Lightyear, to fireman, to superhero. Superheros is his newest thing. Unfortunately, he hasn't had a lot of exposure to "real" superheros (Batman, Superman, etc). So, instead, he is "Superhero Guy!" or something of the sort. The other day, I was playing superheros with him, and I was appointed "Super-Cleaner Lady". REALLY? That's as good as it gets? Man!

And we play all other versions of "pretend". He obviously spends a lot of time thinking about roles in his life, as we play a lot of "house", a lot of "I'll be the dad" or "I'm grandpa Glen".

He remains my sensitive soul. He is still quick to cry, quick to over-react, quick to feel bad about something. He has started to put words to his emotions, which I think is helping him out. He is now sad, happy, angry, frustrated, upset, and "lovie". The last one is my favorite! He is my snuggler, hugger, kisser, "mom, can I snuggle with you?" guy.

It is great to see him with his little brother. He has definitely taken on that big-brother role. He gets angry with Kyler when he takes his toys, hits him, etc. But unless Kyler REALLY pushes his buttons (or catches him in a bad mood), he is quite forgiving (more forgiving that I would be!). And spends much of his time with "Come here Kyler. It's OK, Kyler. Where's Kyler?".

This summer, both of the boys get to stay home with our sitter Andrea. This fall, Braxton will go back to his second (and final) year of preschool. It is amazing to me how time has gone! And how one little guy can win your heart over and over again!