Monday, November 17, 2008

Four Years Ago Today

Four years ago today, Thomas was born. We named him John Thomas Franklin...John for both of my grandfathers and Thomas for Matthew's grandfather. Thomas made us wait twelve whole days past his due date, but he was worth the wait!


Today he is certainly his own person -- full of smiles and laughter, constantly coming up with some creative idea. On Saturday, we were walking around Costco and of course, they have their Christmas trees out. I asked Thomas if we should put up a Christmas tree this year and his reply was, "yeah, a BIG one." (we only put up the little tree last year, poor child!) I just ignored that that should have been "yes, mam," and asked him what should go on top of the tree. First, he said a star; then he changed his mind, and said we should put Jesus on top of the tree. Then he changed his mind and said both he and Jesus should be on it. This idea was fully developed after a couple of minutes into Jesus and Thomas hugging at the top of the tree. Only a child...



Here is the big FOUR-year-old with his hamburger dinner, as requested. More to come after his birthday party on Saturday!

1 comment:

everythingismeowsome said...

Happy birthday, Thomas!! I think you're going to have to get a pretty big tree to accomodate both Jesus and Thomas, but it would be worth it!! I have your Mary Kay order and will drop it off for you today or tomorrow--check your mailbox!! Take care!