My Boy

Oh Cole...always keeping us laughing and smiling and, at times, pulling our hair out.  I have realized lately that there are not as many posts about Cole as there are about Lily and there are many reasons for that.  One, he is not doing a new "trick" every day and two, he will hardly let me take his picture anymore.  But, I was able to get 2 this week so I thought I would show him off a little bit.  Cole is seriously becoming such a big boy.  He no longer needs any help going to the potty, he sleeps in big boy undies, he says the most sweet and profound things.  He is constantly asking to help us in any way he can, he takes care of his baby sister each and every day.  He is in this funny stage of telling on himself when he does something that he knows is wrong.  Most days are wonderful days with him.  We have enjoyed working on crafts and art projects this summer.  He still loves to curl up with us to read a good book or watch a movie.  Cole...he will always be our cuddle bug.  Cole loves to help me cook so much!  It is really fun to share this with him and we try to use it as a learning tool as well (counting, measuring...).  Cole has the craziest imagination and pretends all day long.  We are never mommy and daddy and Lily Kate to him...we are always someone else....playing a part in his imaginary world.  He loves Lego's and blocks and building wonderful creations.  Cole prays the sweetest prayers that amaze me every day.  He is constantly reminding us to pray before meals (that is such a crazy time right now) and at night he talks to God with such an honest and open heart.  Cole's favorite song is, "Here I Am To Worship" and he sings it all day every day while he plays.  He loves people and loves to be with his friends.  This is something that so quickly has become important to him.  He keeps me laughing for sure...I adore him with all of my heart.  He is my planner, my saver (you should shake his piggy bank), my sweet boy that sings the "A,B,C's" ever so loudly while he washes his hands so he knows he washed them long enough.  Cole is my rule follower and my tender hearted one.  He may be shy at first but he will be your friend forever.  Cole is such an amazing boy-I love watching him grow up but, like his sister, I wish he would slow down just a little bit.