Today’s post is all about Smith.
Two weeks ago, I did a post all about Kensington and today, it’s all about the boy in our family.
Well, there’s my boy when he was a baby. I miss that baby boy!
Words I would use to describe Smith would be: thoughtful, sincere, practical, clever, insightful and sweet. Smith is 6 years old but he’s been an old soul since birth.
Like most boys, he loves all things outdoors and sports. He loves to swim, bike ride, play with any and every ball, get sweaty, get dirty, get loud, rough and rowdy too. He’s all boy…but with this underlying mature layer. He’ll be in the middle of throwing balls at his sisters’ (totally up to no good) and then turn and ask a deep and probing question. He’s a funny little mix.
Smith is the kid in our family who can keep a secret. Where his sisters can’t wait to share things, he’s reserved and understands when things should be kept to himself. Every Thursday night, Smith sleeps with us. We decided last year that since the girls sleep together every night, it’s only fair for Smith to have a fun night occasionally (since those two girls have a fun night basically every night!). Well, we told him that the girls can’t find out about this or else they’ll want to sleep in our bed too and it won’t be as special for him and you know what…he’s never said a word. (Just so you know, a secret like that would cause Kensington to combust inside 😉 .)
Smith does an excellent job playing by himself (give him a box of Legos and you won’t hear a peep out of him), but he much prefers to play with his sisters. He knows that he’s outnumbered, so he’s gotten really good at playing girl things (and making them a little more masculine). He’ll play tea party with Ashby but he’s “grilling” chicken instead of pouring tea. He happily joins in with whatever they’re doing just to be near them. Kensington much prefers independent play while Smith much prefers the company of others.
So, let’s talk about how much Smith talks. Smith talks a lot. I never knew a kid who talked so much..until I met Ashby…and between the two of them, there is never a moment of silence. Smith loves talking about anything and everything and he asks a million questions. He wants us to elaborate on things he hears at church, on the news, other people say, things on TV…he always has questions.
Right now, if you ask Smith what he wants to be when he grows up, he says a NY Yankee. He loves those Yankees despite my best efforts ;).
It’s a joke around here that Smith is the easiest kid. Don’t worry, Kensington isn’t offended, she says it too! Smith is very agreeable (if she says they’re playing Barbies, by golly, he’ll grab Flynn Rider and play along too!), he’s easy to please, he’s understanding and it takes a lot to get him upset. He’s not perfect…oh mercy no. Of course he’s not! Who is? But no matter what, the good and the not so good…he’s precious to us.
I asked Smith some of his favorite things right now:
Favorite color: Orange, red and blue
Favorite TV show: Wild Kratts and Octonauts
Favorite movie: Home Alone 1 and 2
Favorite food: Mom’s pasta
Favorite place to visit: Nixon’s house
Favorite part about school: learning things
Favorite part of summer: staying home and having “do nothing days”
Favorite thing about Kensington: Playing with her
Favorite thing about Ashby: She always wants to do stuff with me.
What one word describes you the best: Smart
Just a little Smith for your Wednesday.
Erika Slaughter says
I’m thinking Smith completely forgot about Disney World, New York City, Paris and all the other places he’s been but I’LL TAKE IT!!!! Hahahaha!
Amy Heinl says
Such an amazing little boy…and oh what the future will hold for him….I have no doubt he will move mountains and make a lasting impression on the world
Sheaffer says
The “grilling chicken” made me smile! And when describing him, I think you should add the word “photogenic” to your list. The boy doesn’t take a bad picture! We love sweet Smith!
Regine Karpel says
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Narci Dreffs says
Oh, Smith! We love him to pieces, and you did an awesome job describing him!! What a cutie!!
Valerie says
Precious Smith. I love that he used smart to describe himself…so fitting too!
kelly says
Smith is completely adorable. He’s so all-around cool! When he chose the word smart to best describe himself, I know he wasn’t exagerrating. The proof is in his answer to what he likes best about school – ‘learning things’!!!!! what?!! I’ve never heard that as an answer and I ask kids that question All the time! I love Smith and I don’t even know him! Hah
Lori says
He’s going to be such a heart breaker!!! I am glad I follow you on FB too, your posts stopped showing up in my feed after y’alls big trip. I saw a FB post and realized that I was missing out, so I re-followed and now your posts are back in my feed! Just in time for this sweet post 🙂
Tracy says
What a cute boy!
Megan says
Okay. Love love love!!! Smith is adorable. But I love that he sleeps with you on Thursdays and never says a word!! How sweet is that!!!
Natalie Clark says
Smith is just so darn cute! I love these posts and need to remember to do them when my kids get older. I did a shutter fly book for my little one instead of a normal baby book and included what she liked at the time. I need to keep up with hit each year and do a yearly book. I love Smith’s interview at the end! The teacher in my loves that he loves “learning things!” And how could you not love his answers about his sisters?!
Donna says
What a cute, smart little boy! All of your children seem so happy–a great testament to you and your husband 🙂
Darcy Sexson says
What a sweet post! He seems like a great kid. 🙂
Shay says
Gah! He is just too handsome! Thanks for sharing as usual! =)
Charity says
The part about Smith talking non-stop. You just described my oldest nephew, Benjamin! He is 5 going on 45 and sweet mercy, he never stops talking! He makes me question my intelligence with all the questions and explaining he wants me to do!
Whitney Pegram says
Super sweet post! My kiddos (6 & 3) are Home Alone obsessed. That’s too funny! It doesn’t matter what time of year it is either! Him & my little boy, Cooper, would get along just fine! Happy Wednesday!
Melanie says
Grilling chicken at a tea party? He is going to make a great husband one day! I would be interested to know what you think each kids love language is, yours and Andrew’s as well. From reading about Smith, I would think his might be quality time. Thanks for sharing!
Kara says
What a handsome, sweet boy! Seems like a really good kid…
Leigh says
What a sweet post!! Sounds like you are raising a wonderful son!
Corbie says
My heart just busted into a million pieces reading this this morning. So sweet!! You had me at the Thursday spend the nights and the fact he keeps that on the low down. Oh my goodness!!!!!! What an awesome kid all around!
Britt Hensley says
What a cute boy..minus the whole Yankees thing! My hubby & I are both Red Sox fans who are raising three Yankees fans! #thestruggleisreal #prayersplease
Sarah @ The Teacher's Wife says
What a sweet little guy! My son adores his older sister too – I hope it turns out to be a close relationship throughout life (he has a younger brother too). As someone who never had brothers, it’s a bond I’m excited to observe! Thanks for sharing – Smith seems like a great young man! 🙂
Rebecca Jo says
I love his answers to his favorites.
Such a cool kid!
Kelly says
You have one sweet boy right there:).
Melanie says
He is just the cutest. Sounds like a sweet little boy.
Angela Ellingson says
Love this! Such a sweet, adorable boy!
Jeanie says
What a sweet boy! And he looks now just like he did at birth, so handsome.
Devon says
What a sweet boy you have! I think he looks a bit like his new cousin when he was a baby 🙂
Tanya Madden says
That is one cute kid with one awesome personality! I teach 1st grade! Can I have him for a year???????
Paula says
Sweet boy! He sounds like a perfect balance to all the ladies in his life!
Kate says
I cracked up at the “grilling chicken” at the tea parties… too sweet for words! You have the sweetest kids. Love reading about your family. Xo