“It’s not funny, Jamie.”

It is morning. We are at home in the play room.

Angus: “Look at Jamie! Jamie’s playing with Pete because he thinks Pete is a toy because Pete is lying still!”

* * *

It is morning again. And I am feeling grumpy.

Angus: “Mummy, I love you! Mummy, I’m telling you I love you to make you happier!”

* * *

We are in the car. Angus is giving Rick a lesson on botany.

Angus: “Daddy, plants grow into plants, grass grows into grass, trees grow into trees.”
Rick: “Small plants grow into big plants…”
Angus: “Nonononono, daddy. Small plants grow into medium plants…”

* * *

We are at home, and hanging out. Jamie spills some milk on the floor. Angus wipes it up. Jamie does it again.

Angus: “Not again, Jamie.”

Jamie does it again and laughs.

Angus: “Not funny, Jamie.”

* * *

While getting into the car one day:

Angus: “I will give Cameron a hug when I get into heaven.”

* * *

We are in the bathroom, and I am once again reminding Angus about the importance of hygiene.

Me: “You have to make sure you clean your hands properly.”
Angus: “Otherwise I might get a boil.”

* * *

It is afternoon, and the boys and I are hanging out on the stairs (don’t ask me why). Out of nowhere…

Angus: “I have three brothers: Pete, Jamie and Cameron.”
Me: “That’s right, you do.”
Angus: “And you guys have four sons.”
Me: “Yes, we do darling.”
Angus: “But Cameron’s in heaven.”
Me: “Yes….”

* * *

It is dinnertime. I am warning Jamie about the dangers of not eating his dinner. Pete is listening in.

Me: “Jamie, if you don’t eat your food you’re going to the naughty cot.”
Pete: “One, two….. three… cot!”

(Yes, Pete finally makes his debut…)

* * *

And one morning, two weeks ago…

Angus: “Mummy, maybe when I’m thirty two you can buy me a woman!”

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