1. Dez is LOVING school. He thinks the world of his teacher. He learns so much. And he has made so many new friends. He can write his name! And he's starting to sound out words! We still need to work on his coloring skills though...
2. Included in his group of friends is a little girl that he talks about... A LOT! She wears pretty shirts, and she the prettiest in the class and she's his best friend. I think Buster may have his first girlfriend. Oh my gosh, it's so cute. And it doesn't help that Gabe knows this information because after every school day Gabe quizzes him relentlessly. What was Peyton wearing today? A bow? What color? And you liked her shoes? Did you play with her? Do you want to kiss her sometimes when Miss Rachel isn't looking? Oh, poor Dez, he has it coming when he truly starts to date!
3. Dez has started up soccer again and, boy, what a change of enthusiasm he has had!
For Example:
This is his first game of the season last year.
And this is his first game THIS year.
I mean, what a world of difference only 6 months makes!
4. And while we're on the subject of soccer.... Well, let's just say Desmond isn't the greatest at the sport. He usually just runs after the crowd of boys trying to get the ball and follows them wherever they decide to go. And that's it. Then, in the slight chance that the ball breaks away from the crowd and happens to roll right in front of him he stares at it like, Oh! Wait! I'm supposed to do something here.... And it usually takes a few seconds to register that he has the power and ability to kick the ball. And then by the time he prepares to kick with all his might, a boy runs in front and gets to it before he has time to react. It's all actually pretty funny. Husband and I have quite a few good laughs at the games, for sure.
5. But! He's getting the hang of it. He was SO CLOSE to making his very first goal last game! I mean it was less than a foot away! I have never been more proud! (As you can tell, Husband and I are not really the competitive type.) That almost-goal definitely counts as an actual goal for me.
6. Back to preschool... Dez had a half-birthday party, as his actual birthday takes place in the summer. Man, was he confused by it all. We wanted him to be excited about it but at the same time we wanted him to understand that it wasn't actually his real birthday. "So, Dez, how old are you today?" "Five!! I'm five!" "No! You're just 4 and a half today, ok?" "No, I'm five because today's my birthday." He eventually got it. So now if you ask him, he is definitely 4 and a half.
7. Speaking of ages, Desmond usually insists that, when he gets a treat or a snack, that he has to have 4 because he's 4. And that Dax can only have one because he's one and just littler than him. What a turd. But, very clever if you ask me.
8. Desmond is getting into fascinations. As in, we HAVE to listen to the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack ANY time we are in the car. I think we have seen Wreck-It Ralph about 50 times. And when he comes home from school, it is an absolute must that he play Lego Harry Potter. He's a very particular little boy. It's all very funny, especially knowing exactly where he gets it from! :D
9. Buster's new favorite word right now? Why. (Mama's least favorite word right now? Why.)
Me: Stop being mean to your brother.
D: Why.
Me: Um, because it's not nice?
Me: Dez come on inside, it's getting cold.
D: Why.
Me: IT'S GETTING COLD.
Me: Aw! Dez, come look at this blue bird! He's eating our seeds!
D: Why.
Me: Um... (Because we never see blue birds and I want you to see it? Because he's hungry? What are you asking me?!!?) Never mind.
D: Why.
Dez tries to roll down his window in the car. It's locked.
Me: Wah hah!!
D: Why.
10. Buster's 2nd fav word? Mama. I literally hear it 50+ times a day. This is not an exaggeration.
11. Dez has become quite the little helper. He insists that he must help me wash the dishes. In fact, he'll come up randomly throughout the day to ask if there are dishes that need washing.
(Dax insists that he must "help" also.)
12. He's very good at catching lizards.
13. Dez has been frequently waking up in the middle of the night so we made him a sort of permanent pallet to sleep on so that he doesn't have to wake us up.
Well, I think that just about sums up the Buster! I love this crazy boy who is the goofiest little person I've ever met!
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