Sunday, January 25, 2009

What a Kid!

Stone is such an awesome little boy! We've been having family discussions about saving money and being more frugal. Anyone who knows us knows this is not an area we excel in:) We are spenders...a bad habit we are trying to curb.

This morning Stone came into my office and asked "Mommy, what are we saving our money for right now?" I told him that we are going to Disneyland later this year and that we are saving our money for that trip. He got thoughtful for a minute and then left the room. He came back with his piggy bank and said "You can have all the money in my piggy bank.":) He is constantly surprising us with his thoughtfulness.

Stone is also obsessed with watching the news. It is his TV program of choice...he even has a preference of which newscast he likes to watch. At first we had a hard time letting him watch the news...it is always so somber and sad and we weren't sure we wanted him exposed to so much "real life." But we decided that it is okay as long as we watch with him and can discuss it afterwards. Needless to say we've had some really funny and interesting conversations. Its amazing how much "he gets it."  

The other day when I was driving Stone to school he said "Mommy, there is a horrible crisis in the world today." Of course, I was intrigued and asked him to explain. He went on to tell me about the high price of gas and how it is hard for the farmers to farm their land because they can't afford gas. He said that he would try to eat more fruits and vegetables to help the farmers. I got such a kick out of his little sense of responsibility to the world! I can't say that we've been consuming more fruits and veggies at our house, but afterall, isn't it the thought that counts???? :)

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

aw. that's a cute story.

but, um, are you sure this post was all about showing off your scrapbook page?

Amy P. said...

Of course it is...isn't it fabulous...lol!

Tracy said...

scrapbook page looks awesome...i have that kit and love it! Oh yea...and what an awesome kid!!! Don't you just love the things they say? And the things they absorb that we don't even know they're absorbing??

Natalee said...

awwwww How cute! He's such a sweet little boy! Love the scrapbook page too!

Anonymous said...

Well, his dad always liked to read the newspaper - not the funnies, mind you, but the paper. We are so very lucky to have such "inquiring minds" in our family....Love to all

Jill said...

Hey Amy! tell stone thanks for thinking of the farmers...Brad really appreciates it! :) It was fun seeing you guys over thanksgiving! Hope all is well!
love ya- Jill

JMduff said...

He is getting so big :)