I think it is finally happening. I am headed towards needing glasses. Just within the last couple of weeks I noticed the distinct point where words get blurrier as they get closer - about half an arms length away. So long to 20/20 vision. I guess I made it longer than most people, I am in early 40s.

Several evenings now we have been out and about and looked at some Christmas lights. JB just loves them. Anytime he sees lights in the distance, he is hollering and pointing. He gets very vocal when they flash. He always gets upset when I turn the lights off on the Christmas tree. Still no presents below the tree. I am holding out as long as I can. The other night I could tell B was not himself. All the boys went to bed and after a while, I found him sitting up in his bed while the others were asleep. He had turned the light on, found a clipboard and was writing a letter. I sat beside him for a while and then asked him to read me the letter. (Of course the words were spelled phonetically). It was a letter to Santa. It said "I thought this was the time of year that you were suppose to be spending time with friends that you care about but it seems like all my friends have moved away or are going to their cousins or their grandmas and grandpas. If there's anyway you can help please do. And for my little brother, he does not have a blanket like me if you can get that for him please do. And make sure it is 15x25 inches." He was so down. I am not sure what brought the letter on, since none of his close friends have moved away, but sure loved his heart.

Jbird has been full of fun questions/statements lately..."Was God born or was he created?" "What is Jesus' middle name?" I made tuna casserole recently and he actually tried it. He told me several times he really liked. I told him I was glad he liked and then he got serious, looked at me and said "I did not say I wanted every night or anything...I mean it is good but not that good".

I hear my little guy playing in his room when he should be sleeping before speech. Off to lay down with him.