Quiet

It is so quiet in the house now that the bigger kids are in school.  Jacob hasn't started school yet, but I'm pretty sure he is content to not have his older brother and sister pestering him.  He has been happily coloring and reading for hours now.  I almost don't recognize him.  I have been able to get a lot of things done around the house.  I've called upstairs a couple of times just to make sure he was still alive.

 So much for the quiet!

"Mommy! It's time for lunch."  His life revolves around food.  He wakes up and immediately asks for breakfast.  Jacob probably dreams about food too!  He grabbed a plate, went into the fridge, and grabbed out the prepared lunch items.  It was his own little buffet.  He set his plate on the table, grabbed a napkin, and started eating.  "Momma!  Can I have a drink?  Make it with ice please."  

He grips my heart!  

It was a glimpse into his future. It was definitely a nice picture. 

I know I'm not the only mom that has experienced this.  If I am, please don't ever share that with me!  I feel crazy enough as it is.


P.S.  He just woke up from his nap.  His hair was standing straight up, and his eyes were still puffy with sleep.  The first words to come out of his mouth:
     "Can I have snack?"