Ace n' Lace: The little things I want to remember about Garret

Garret is getting so big so fast!! I really just can't believe it. He is his own little person, learning new things so quickly and coming up with such unique and clever things. I'm pretty crazy about this fella and love learning new things right along side him.

Here are a few of the funny things Garret has said lately:

"Mom, I prayed for the sun to come out and it did! (this is nothing short of a miracle here in Ithaca) I'll pray for it every day...but not every day that Jesus is busy.
"I've got Spring Fever...that means I'm excited for spring."
"Mom, I drank the TIRE thing! (Mom's reply-"That sounds uncomfortable.") "NO! It just means I drank a lot." Translation--He drank the ENTIRE thing.
"When is it ok to clap for yourself?"...clearly not wanting to come off arrogant:-)
In response to our neighbor asking how Garret's day was after we babysat all day-- "Not very good. The babies were everywhere. And my mom kept making me share and I just needed some space."
"Mom I like it when you call dad Ace. I think it is pretty sweet."
"Sweet dreams Reidy. Hope though the buggies bite." --Sorry about that Reid.

Garret is really into making deals lately and goes around all day proposing ideas to me and then saying, "So, is that a deal?"
Garret is so good at understanding EVERYTHING Reid says. Sometimes I have to ask Garret what Reid is asking for. They have cute little conversations but they also can be quite feisty with each other. For example Ace and I were in our room one morning and heard this conversation happening in the other room.---"Reidy can I pick the next show? ("No") Reid you never let me pick. ("No") Reid, want me to punch you in the eye ball?"---at least he asked first.
Garret is GREAT at writing his first name! He still needs prompts for his last name and can usually write the numbers 1-11 with very few prompts.
Garret is still a HUGE Daddy's boy! He reminds me daily that his Dad is his best pal...and usually throws me on the end there too, but really I can tell where his heart is.
Garret loves swimming, playing in the snow, playing video games...ESPECIALLY with his Dad. Garret loves running and most activities outside.