The Giraffe

This actually happened a month or so ago but I forgot to blog about it!

We were at a toy store so Saffryn could spend her birthday money! She had received some little calico critters for Christmas and was eager to add to her collection. We looked and searched for just the right thing. I was so proud of her for understanding she had a limit and couldn't just get anything she wanted. She knew she had to pick just two things. She seriously did awesome. Pierce did, too (Colt was asleep in the carseat). He was SO patient while she searched and thought about what she wanted. I wanted to reward him for his amazing behavior.

I spotted a shelf full of plastic animals. So we walked over there and I told him since he was so patient he could pick out ONE animal. He immediately grabbed a horse. I wanted to make sure he wanted that one so I pointed out a few animals and he grabbed them. Oops. My mistake. Only ONE. So we put them all back. Then I had him pick out what he wanted. The same horse was chosen. Awesome. Now we head to the cashier.

Pierce stops and turns around. He walks back to the animals. We follow him. He grabs a giraffe. No buddy, only ONE. Put it back. He looks at me and says "giraffe". Do you want the giraffe? You can only have ONE. "No." Okay. So let's put it back. "NO. Giraffe. Colt." Oooohhhh. I get it. Colt needs a toy, too. "YEA! Colt." He then puts the giraffe in the carseat for Colt. He remembered all the rest of the day and shortly after that. He kept giving it to Colt and didn't play with it.

I would never have predicted the love that Pierce has for Colt. He is so crazy about him. They share an amazing bond and I am so thankful for that.

I sure love my boys!