Gum and growing up

Will: Mom, can I have gum now?
Me: No, not yet. You can have gum when you're 5.
Will: Ohhh, you mean when I'm Daddy's age?

Conversations with Will

So I was being playful with the boys, calling them by the wrong names. They were laughing and correcting me. I asked, "But how can I tell who is Alex and who's Will?" just to see what they'd say.

Will (very matter-of-factly): Well, I'm Will, and *I* look like *you*. The same. And that guy (pointing) is Alex, and he looks like Alex. Well, he looks like you, too.
Me: Really? And what about Daddy? Who does he look like?
Will: Well, Daddy ... Daddy is a ninja.

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upon waking from nap
Will: Alex is the best brother ever!
Me: He is? Aww, that's really sweet.
Will: Yup! That's the brother that I picked out, Alex.

Heaven

Will: "I used to live in America."
Me: "You did? Where do you live now?"
Will: "Well ... I don't know. I go to heaven sometimes."
Me: "Oh, really? What's it like?"
Will: "Well, it's God's country. With God's people."
Me: "Oh. Well, what do you do there?"
Will: "I play. With God. Do you know what kind of games he has?"
Me: "No. What kind?"
Will: "He has a robot game! And RescueBots!"

That explains so much ...

Will just came up to me. "Mom, I want to tell you something. When I was first born, after I was born, I changed into a naughty person." 

"You did? How did that happen?" 

"Well, it came with water. Lots and lots of water. I drank it."

Melting

While driving home from church on Sunday, we heard from the back seat, "Don't you guys want to hold hands, too?" And turned around to see this:

Farewell, age 3 ...

We had a great last day with our 3-year-olds. More pictures to come, but it was one of the most enjoyable family fun days we've ever had. No whining, crying or tantrums. Remarkable.
Here is Alex and Will's last picture as 3-year-olds. Surreal.