"...very far away"

I know I really need to add pictures to these posts again and do retro posts, but honestly, I've been really lazy and yet busy at the same time.

I digress.

Connor had us cracking up right before dinner last night.

We received a save-the-date card for the wedding of one of Brian's high school buddies that also happens to be our financial advisor. The wedding is in Sarasota, Florida in June.

Setting the stage:
Connor is digging around in the refrigerator. Not sure what he is doing in there, but you never know what he is going to come out with.
I am already sitting down at the table ready to eat.
Brian is walking over to the table...

When Brian asks [me]. "Where is Sarasota in Florida?"

Before I even had the chance to answer (I do not know by the way), Connor chimes in, "it's very far away." Seriously?! I just lost it. There was not the slightest hesitation and it was as if Brian was actually asking him. He proceeded to walk to the table and sit next to me on the bench. Brian asked again and he had the exact same response.

Perhaps not as funny to read it, but it was classic Connor. Always keeping us on our toes.

Oh, and changing the subject. When I picked him up from school today he was sitting right next to his teacher, Ms. Penny as she was reading a book. When I walked in. I heard her say, "Look who's here Connor, and she is smiling!" (My first thought....am I usually scowling or something??) He jumped up, put a toy away and then came and gave me a big hug and a kiss. Then Ms. Penny told me that he was just telling her that his mommy was going to come get him and she would smile and give him a kiss and she is a sweet mommy. (I tell him he is a sweet boy.) Moments like these absolutely melt my heart and make me think that maybe I'm doing something right.

I don't know if it is because he is a little boy or because he is our only child, but I am so thankful for the very special relationship that I have with my little man. Although I am most definitely the parent, we are also friends. One of my favorite conversations begins with one of us saying "are you my buddy?" The answer has always been, and hopefully will always be "yes".