Thanks for Lars

Lars: how do you remember all those poems, mom?

Me: because I have a good brain.

Lars: I don't, because mine is really smooth. But good brains are bumpy. Because they have so much things in them.

Lars: Ida can I have one? 

Ida: no

Lars: A half one? 

Ida: no

Lars: Quarter one? 

Ida: no

Lars: Crumb?

[silence]

Lars: Can I have nothing?? [bursts into maniacal laughter]

I have so many Lars quotes because he’s just so funny. And awesome. And thoughtful and goofy and eager to do the right thing. And a constantly spinning ball of pure happy energy bouncing off the walls...

I am so thankful for this middle child who has carved a distinctive and perfect place for himself in our family. I miss him when he’s away at school all day. And get this, he gives me a detailed report every afternoon when he gets home, complete with missing-tooth lisp. What a doll. I love my Lars.