- More proof of Pierce's analytical mind. The other day we were shopping at Aldi and the boys got into a conversation about last Christmas. They began having a disagreement on whether or not Landry was out of my tummy then. Blaine said she hadn't been born yet, but Pierce insisted she had. I finally paid closer attention and inserted that yes, Landry had been there last year. Everyone dropped it and we moved on. Awhile after we got home though I noticed our Christmas picture taken with Santa at Bass Pro on the kitchen counter. It only took me a moment to piece together what I thought had probably happened. I incredulously asked Pierce if he had gone upstairs to get the picture, used the stool, and gotten it down from my book shelf where it had been. He said, "Yep! See? Landry was there!" I was so impressed and incredibly amused at the same time. He hadn't even said a word, just gone up to get it and set it down for anyone to see. So funny! We often wonder if he is headed for a law career...
- Pierce also had a really tender moment the other day that melted me. Blaine had gotten a small splinter playing on the deck and had nervously come in to get it taken care of. He has a way lower pain tolerance and I know was envisioning me having to work and dig at it like I had Pierce's. I told him it was much shallower and easier and to just look away while I quickly pulled it out. He whimpered in fear, but I had it out before he knew it. We were walking back to the back door when we ran into Pierce who was coming towards us. Blaine told him we had gotten it out and it was fine. Pierce looked at us and said, "Oh ok. I guess I don't need to pray with you now!". He had been coming to pray for his brother like Blaine had for him when he'd had the bad splinter. Pierce's tender moments are a little fewer between so this was so special to see.
- Yesterday we were at the zoo and there was a little boy sitting in front of us at the sea lion show about the boys' age. He was with a little bit older woman who was seemingly exhausted with him and kept reprimanding him to sit still or be quiet, etc. I felt sorry for him so I tried to engage him a little to try and help the situation a little. The boys, always ready to make a new friend, quickly joined in. We were eating our picnic lunch at the time and Blaine offered him a grape. The boy eagerly accepted and a minute later asked for one of my chips. I gave him one and by this time Blaine was on his fruit snacks. I saw the boy eyeing them and feared what was coming. Fruit snacks are a treat and a prize in this house and I was worried the generosity and friendliness might end right there. Sure enough, the little boy asked if he could have a fruit snack. I looked at Blaine and he looked down into his pack and said, "Do you like orange flavored ones?" The little boy popped it into his mouth with a smile and my heart about burst from pride. BJ and I both praised him for being so generous and kind and it was just one of those parent victory moments where it felt like our kids were getting it. Blaine's kind and tender heart is such a gift and I pray it continues to grow.
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