Finding His Voice
Luke is on to us. He now knows all about getting his picture taken. Anytime we whip out a camera, real or fake, he freezes his expression into this cheesy little grin. This means two things: 1) Luke is very smart to have figured out the camera thing in light of the limited time he has actually been in front of a lens due to his fourth-child status, and 2) This little cheesy grin is going to be on full display this weekend as this little guy makes his ring bearer debut at the tender age of 16 months. (Wait ’til you see his outfit!)
This kid is something else. His favorite words are already “No!” and “Mine!” I guess you have to be tough with all these big siblings. All of them and others have found Luke’s trick. No matter what you ask him, his quick and guttural response is “No!” It’s fun to think of things to ask him. Cousin Jud’s favorite: “Lukie, are you wearing a tutu?”… “NO!”
I love him for a million reasons and in a million ways. He makes my mom laugh deep belly laughs that often end in more. I love watching her soak up this baby–maybe her last grandbaby….
All of the kids are doing well. Summer is blooming at our place, and all is well.
Momma’s tired, though, and needs her beauty sleep. So more thoughtful writing will just have to wait.
Are you tired?
“No!”
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You are so right! Lukie makes me laugh! He is such a little spitfire that I can’t help it. I so enjoy all my grandchildren and so grateful to have them in my life.
We have a great life. Love you!
your kids are all amazing, and I am totally in awe of how grown they are getting. This is the most beautiful picture of Luke! Love the hair, but those eyes are dangerous!!!! Happy day to you all and to you a most beautiful weekend with friends and family. I’m off to work, but counting the days till we head to Ohio. July 4th for Andrea and the boys, but maybe July 1 or 2nd for me and arthur. So, we will see you for sure in July. Keep writing, keep smiling. Love to you all.
Looking forward to seeing you! And then again in August on your turf, perhaps? 😉
Luke is a special litttle guy. He has a spirit all his own. What a little ham. Love him to pieces. When you know it’s your last, everything becomes even more precious!
Very true. So much wisdom comes from those of you who are at older motherhood. Thank you!
I miss those cute toddler years so much!
Toddler years: The best of times and the worst of times! 😉 No. Seriously, I love them too!
Love this! It is so true about the 4th child. Caleb has got to be the most paranoid, defensive little guy. He must be on his A-game with all of these ornery big brothers. This blog really made me smile. Soak it up! Can’t wait to see pics from the wedding! Have a great time. Love ya!
Jess, must be the fourth kid thing. I can’t wait to get our 8 children together. Love you too. Have fun ziplining!!!
Haha…Love that ornrey kid! We should all remember Luke when we need that extra little bit of help to stand up for ourselves or when we start to do that annoying chore instead of leaving it or asking the hubby. I think of you and all your sweet adorable kids daily, but next time I don’t want to take out the trash I’m thinking of Lukie… NO!
Good idea, Roberta. I know Matt won’t be able to fight with that. Sometimes, maybe all the time, the answer is “No!” Love ya.