He has such faith in me

Today we were leaving the house so to give the kids a good visual of what I will be running in September I set the trip meter on the car. I don't know if that was good or not because when I think about it I am like eek. For those who know where I live it was from my driveway to the sign for the 11 Exit in Fort Smith. So as we were driving I kept saying "mom's still running running running" and then when we hit it I said okay this is how far mom will run.

Brae said:
"Nice knowing you mom". "Can I have your stuff after you die".

He was grinning ear to ear as he said it. Little Stinker.

concern

Yet another conversation with Brae:

Brae: (in a hushed tone) "Mom I need to speak with you".
Me: okay, what's up
Brae: I am really concerned about Senna (this is what he has always called Britt).
Me: Why, what is the matter?
Brae: She is reading a book on George Washington.
Me: Yes she is why does that concern you hon?
Brae: (exasperated) MOM, she is reading the book for FUN, I am worried. What are you going to do about it?

Don't know what I am going to do about that awful reading habit that his sister has...lol...but I do know what I will do with his worry for her...blog it of course!

What reputation?

Having a conversation with Brae this morning:
Me; You better get around mister school is suppose to start in 15 minutes.
Brae: (Groaning and putting his head under the blanket) ahhh I am dying (can we say drama king instead of drama king with this boy).
Me: Brae you know you like school come on let's get around.
Brae: (Peaking his head out and looking around dramatically leans over and whispers)"Shhh mom if that gets out my reputation is toast".(dives back under the covers giggling)

That boy!

Quick wit?

Yesterday Brae did get in trouble for his attitude but it was so funny I had to bite my cheek not to laugh. He is just so straight forward and this is what it is and I will tell you how it is and he is so sweet about it..lol. Here is our conversation:

Me: Brae you want to help mom?
Brae: No
Me: (kind of taken back by the blunt no) Hey you can help mom.
Brae: No thank you if it is okay with you I say no. (and leaves the room)
Me: (follow into the living room) Britt would you like to help me?
Britt: Sure mom.
Brae: It is for coop.
Me: Brae Britt didn't ask me what it was for she just chose to be a good helper.
Brae: (Looking straight at me) Mom if you are trying to use guilt it doesn't work on me.

Okay I was so torn between laughing and being mad at his attitude...of course hubby heard and intervened he seem to lean toward smart alleck, me I like to think of it as quick wit. Of course when Brae did come to offer his help and I asked him if he was helping because daddy made him or because he wanted he said: "Because dad is making me, (pause and a grin) and because I want to.

Braden Funny

Braden was so tired. Getting up and around. He goes into the bathroom and I am getting Britt's hair stuff. He sits down and says "This morning mom I am just going to sit and pee like a girl because I am just too tired for boy peeing".