Mason's Bucket List: Things to do before I start Kindergarten

Kindergarten is quickly approaching, so there's a few things I need to get off my list before I start school.

* Help with the landscaping.  Cut off the tops of all my mom's tulips as soon as they hit their prime. You see a tulip once, that's all you need, right? Let's not clutter the flower beds.

*  Do nice things without being asked.  Secretly dump out the dish of sugar that my mom is dipping her strawberries in. Replace it with salt.  Enjoy the face she makes when she takes a big bite.
 
* Use less dishes.  Why pour cereal into a bowl when I can just pour milk into the cereal box? Seriously, am I the only one who has thought of this?

 * I know it's tough for my mom to see her little baby boy grow up so fast.  I want her to remember  how little my hands were at this age.  I should trace them. With a black sharpie. On the couch.

  * Help organize the pantry.  I'm not quite sure how my mom makes it without me.  For years now (years, people!) she has been putting flour, sugar and rice in 3 different buckets.  Think of the space that's been wasted.  You should've seen how happy she was about  my discovery.  Tears of joy, I'm sure.

* Practice using scissors.  Those things can be tricky buggers.  I couldn't quite get JoceLynn's hair right. 

 I thought I did a decent job on her hair, but my mom had to take her to a "professional".

Nope, that's not a baby picture of me.  That's my sister.

It's hard to tell in this picture, but her hair has started to grow out (6 months later). Still not sure what the big deal was all about.  

 

I mean, really.  Look at that mop.  It probably took my mom a whole 2 minutes to put it in pig-tails.  Think of the time I saved her.

Sigh.  I don't know how my mom is going to make it when I'm gone for half the day.  I should think of some extraordinary to do for her before next week.

JoceLynn

Jocey,

On your 1st birthday, we thought for sure you'd dive right into that cupcake. However, you were little Miss Dainty. I'm surprised you didn't ask for a fork and a napkin.
You've mastered the art of tantrum throwing. Really, it's quite an art, and you, my dear, have perfected it.
There's so much I still want to teach you, like the fact that small bowls and spoons are over-rated. Wait.... you got that. I love you and your manners. My favorite is when someone does something for you and you say "You're welcome", instead of "Thank you." It's as if we should be grateful for the chance to serve you. We are baby, we are.
My absolute favorite is when you insist on hugging and kissing everyone goodnight. You seem to know when someone's had a bad day and needs extra loving. If we skip this little night-time routine, you've been known to climb out of your crib just to pass out those loves. Bathtime is also a fun treat. You love to splash in the water and everytime you hear the shower turn on, you assume it's for you. You average about 3 showers a day. Squeaky clean.
Ahh, little lady bug.... We love your little lady guts so much. You bring so many smiles and laughs to our home and we couldn't image it without you!