Ever Knight is destined to be on Broadway with the kind of scenes he's been making lately. You haven't seen a tantrum unless you've seen an Ever tantrum, of this I am certain. He has perfected his plank and will showcase it just about anywhere, and for no real reason at all. He lies flat on his face--usually screaming--and he doesn't care if it's a totally inappropriate place to be fitful (think Sacrament meeting, busy crosswalks at rush hour, our apartment's elevator), he goes for the gold. He also doesn't care who sees him, there's no shame in his game. Then there's my personal favorite part of this situation, and I hope you can hear my sarcasm, he goes completely wet noodle when you try to move his big old three-year-old body. Yes, it's really quite perfect. He's always been more of a passionate soul but the last month or so it's gotten all sorts of out of control. I kept telling myself that it was a stage that would pass on it's own but then last week while sobbing hysterically he yelled at me, "I just need some shnuggles on the couch...AND NOT WIF QUINN IN YOUR ARMS!!!" And then I got it. He has done so well with the transition to Quinn that I didn't even think this was a cry for love and attention, but I think he made it pretty clear that that's what he wants and needs! His brother takes up a lot of our time with school and homework and play dates and activities and Quinn takes up a lot of time with nursing and changing and crying and playing and then there's Ev, the little one who is feeling his middle child status and not liking a second of it. Since then I've been trying to be even more deliberate with my Everett-time, so when my friend offered to watch Quinn today so that I could take Ever on a date I jumped at the opportunity. And oh my gosh it was just the best time ever! Sometimes its nice to remember that "the kids" are not an entity, they are three individuals with specific needs, talents, and personalities. Everett is sweet. He is loving. When you compliment him he gets a big smile on his face and says, "Fanks Mommy, I just wuv you so much." He is giving and kind and likes to laugh. He gave me a little paper ring from his Happy Meal box at "Old McDonalds" and said, "Dis is your nudder wedding ring Mom, so we can get mawwied. But Dad aweady mawwied you!" We held hands half the time and I carried him for the rest of the time, his little head nestled into my shoulder. I love that Ever Knight so much, and I hope he always knows it. I also hope he stops throwing massive tantrums!
One things for sure, Ever Knight and I love to be behind the camera together. These are just from the last few weeks. He is the most photogenic little friend I know!
