Sunday, January 11, 2009

Chickenbone the rockstar, racecar driver, superhero

So have I ever mentioned that I have THE most competitive children in the entire world. I mean I even think that Chickenbone was born 7 weeks early just so that he could beat his cousin here because they both had the same due date. Those who are around us often know that I do not exaggerate where he is concerned. I'll give you a few examples. He HAS to be the first one to enter the house, he HAS to be the first one to put his seat belt on or take his seat belt off, he Has to be the first one to get cereal in the mornings and anything can be made into a competition that only he can win. Now when one of the above listed items does not go according to his plan an all out temper tantrum throw down occurs. It is so bad that even Goose who herself is extremely competitive would rather come in second than have to witness the tantrum. Even in the car he is in the backseat calling out to me, "Momma, why is that car in front of us? Why are they winning? Go faster Momma, faster, go around them Mom, we can win, hurry!!!", and I will actually find myself speeding up and taking the challenge from my crew chief shouting orders from his car seat in the back. I find myself gripping the steering wheel and weaving in and out of traffic until my senses finally return and I realize that I am taking orders from a 4 year old. God help us when HE is the one doing the driving....