This isn't a current picture of Calder. If you could see him now, his long hair flowing in the breeze, you might think he was a young lad with a hippie mother. I've offered many times to give him his "summer cut" (we buzz the boys every May) but he's decided he wants his hair long. So I've offered a trim. His bangs are so long, they pass his eyes by at least a couple of inches. Maybe when people start thinking he's a girl will he take me up on the haircut.
But, I digress. The picture very aptly shows a side of Calder that is quite a bit like his grampa. Birthday party season is heating up around here, and every time he gets an invitation [and declares that he will NOT be attending] I realize I never posted about a conversation that happened about a month ago.
S: It's Saturday! What are we going to do for fun today?
Me: Well, Calder is lucky... he has a birthday party at 4:00.
C: [Grumbling and sighing heavily] Is it going to take the whole day?
6 comments:
What an absolutely wonderful picture and story.
hahahahahaha
I assume next year he'll be saying things like
- Don't lose the credit card
- Have you checked your oil
- Do you have your driver's license and/or an ID [on the way to the airport]
- Do you have your cellphone? In order to reach you you need to have your cellphone turned on.
etc. etc.
I love my dad, and Calder, so much.
That's great. That picture really captures it. Love reading your blog!
Jen
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Laura, he hasn't asked me about the credit card yet but does ask things like, "Did you remember to close the garage door?" as we're driving down the street. On Wednesday I was picking him up from school and all the kids were playing at the playground when suddenly Crosby made a mad dash for the street. Guess who arrived at Crosby at the exact same moment I did? Calder, who had been playing with friends but watching over his brother at the same time.
Just like Dad, Calder will take care of us all!
It's so rough being a kid.
Playdates, parties, the circus, Nickelodeon, trampolines....it can all get so strenuous at times. Not to mention dangerous.
It's good that Calder has a little fatherly streak in him. Just think how many lives he will save by the time he actually IS a father!
Super cute photo, by the way.
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