Karate Kid

Lukas is getting so big these days. Not just physically, but he's turning into a big boy! I signed him up for karate, which he loves and looks forward to. He does so many funny, interesting things. Here are the ones I remember:

• I made sloppy joes for dinner and he said, "Mom, I love these floppy joes". He is expanding his taste buds and trying new things. He likes peas (but not more than 5), spaghetti, floppy joes, ranch dressing (not to dip, just to lick), corn bread and water. He doesn't drink milk as much unless it's chocolate. And he loves hot chocolate.
  
• He is a really good helper. He takes Wolfie out to go potty, he helps Max get dressed, or makes the bed by himself, brushes and flosses by himself, cleans up the toy room as good as I could, and helps out with whatever I ask him to do.
  
• He always wants snacks. He loves to munch on granola bars or cereal or fruit snacks. Anytime we're going anywhere; nana's, the park, the store, the car...he always wants to pack snacks.
  
• He tends to freak out quite easily and screaming is his way to express his frustration. He can throw some serious fits. Full of fist pounding, body throwing, hair pulling and some serious whining.
• He does NOT like bedtime. He could stay up all night I think and survive the next day. The kid doesn't like to sleep.
• He is so good at the Wii or any video type game. He beats Pat and I on every game we play. He's a natural. And he loves the computer. He knows how to navigate on his favorite sites.
  
• He has learned his letters and numbers. He is getting so good and spelling and writing (if I tell him what letter comes next). We'll be driving and he'll say, "What does 'C A R' spell?" (Or whatever sign we happen to be driving by.) It's really neat to see him learning.
• When he gets in trouble for something, he always says Max did it. I have a hard knowing who is telling the truth.
• He will not touch his food until we have said the prayer. His prayers are so sweet. He always prays for each one of us: "Bless Max that his lip will get better, bless daddy to pass his big test, bless mommy that she'll love the baby when it comes, bless papa..."
  
• If he gets candy in class (at church or preschool or karate), he'll always ask if he can have two pieces...one for his brother.
• Whenever Max is getting in trouble or being punished, he'll beg us not to do anything, "But he's my brother and I love him!" He's very protective, even though they may fight at times.
• Lukas loves to play "kid" with Max. Lukas will be the dad and Max will be the kid or vice versa. They are so funny.