Red Bull Gives You Wings

I am dead tired today. I don't know why. Dave says it's low iron. I got plenty of sleep but I'm just sleepy and don't want to do anything.

Well, that's not exactly possible when caring for a 4 yr old and a 1 yr old. So I was laying on the couch trying to talk myself into getting up when Mateo comes over and says,

Mommy, I sit with you, you get better.

Me: Oh thank you. I need coffee. That's what I need.

Mateo: I buy you coffee with my money.

Me: That's so nice. Will you fly to Dunkin Donuts and get me one now?

Mateo: I can't. Me not have wings. Sorry.

Me: That's okay.


By the way, I did get a coffee later and felt much better!

My Funny Kids: Do Milk Showers Make Little Sisters Laugh?

Mateo had a glass of milk on the counter that he wanted to drink. Instead of asking for help to get it down, he stretched up to get it himself. Inevitably it spilled all over the counter, our stools, and the floor. I ran over to move the stools out of the way and get some towels, while telling Mateo next time he should ask for help. Maya was cranky before that but I had to set her down while I cleaned up. She started crying (which I barely notice sometimes).

But Mateo...he notices everything she does.

All the sudden I looked over and Mateo was standing under the counter where the milk was dripping down all over his head and clothes. I looked at him and said (admittedly not one of my proudest moments) "Are you crazy? What are you doing?"

After we cleaned up I asked him why he let the milk spill on his head and his answer surprised me. I thought it was just one of those goofy impulsive things he does that never make any sense to me. But he told me, "Cause mom. Maya cry and I make her feel better!"

I had to laugh. Mateo put his head under a stream of milk to make Maya feel better. He was trying to cheer her up! Typical class clown.

I told him next time maybe he should do a dance instead.