And so it begins...

Last week, Five got out of class and then ran back to give a little girl a hug goodbye.  It was a long hug.  

"That's enough," I gently said.  

Five released the girl, who was grinning.  

As we were walking away, he leaned in close to me and whispered, "I've been flirting with her all day."  

Then he chuckled and strutted on. 

And so it begins...

***

Today at Target, the woman in front of me got my attention.  

She said, "Your baby is quite the flirt."

I looked down at his grinning face.     

"Yes, yes he is," I said.

And so it begins...

***

Today after school, Three called Four into the kitchen so he could show him how strong he was by opening the new salsa jar.  

Which would have been fine. 

If he hadn't added some kisses to his request.  Oh, Three didn't kiss Four.  Three kissed his skinny little arms, where biceps are just starting to grow.  Over and over and over.  

And so it begins...