I Think I Can

Day 1 of our week with no tv resulted in Nathan trying to turn the tv on repeatedly; I had unplugged it, though. I told him that it didn't work. He looked me square in the eye and said, "Dada. Fix!" I guess even the boys know that Jeff is pretty handy. :)

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This past week, I've been walking Will to school. It's only about 2 - 3 blocks away and it saves gas and I get some (much needed) exercise. We have a sit and stand stroller that I push the kids on. Will mostly walks beside me, but when we have to cross the street and walk through the parking lot, he gets on the stroller, too!


So, here I am crossing the street with three kids on the stroller. Then, to get to the parking lot, we have to go up a hill. Not a huge one, but big enough... let me tell ya. So, as I'm pushing this loaded down stroller,

Will says, "Mom, don't forget to say the words."

Me: "What words?"

Will: "I think I can. I think I can."

[Have I told you we like trains around here? Yes, I think I've covered it a few times...]

So as I push up the hill, I'm puffing, "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can."

Then the hill levels off and it turns to, "I thought I could. I thought I could. I thought I could."

And then, I let a big "Whoo. Whoo." Because, I'm proud of myself for making it up that hill and of course I needed to let off a little steam with a "WHEEESH!"

Then Will tells me, "Don't forget to puff, Mom!"

Me, out of breath: "Trust me honey, I'm puffin'!"

Will had the biggest smile on his face. He was so proud of his momma engine! :)