happy birthday

the kid: mommy, my birthday is almost here.
me: yes, in about a month and a half.
the kid: well, if you want, you can make me a card.
me: I might do that.
the kid: you can make a really special card because you love me so much. 
me: yes, I can.
the kid: I'll get the paper and crayons.
me: you want me to do it now?
the kid: yes, and then you can put it away so I don't see it before my birthday.
me: um, okay.

as I was making the card, he kept trying to look over my shoulder. when I finished...


me: well, I guess I'll go put this away.
the kid: I already saw it. I was peeking.
me: cheater.
the kid: I just wanted to make sure you did it right. you did a great job, mommy. but since I saw it already, I can have it now and you can make another one when it's time for my birthday.

yeah, I'm a sucker. lol.