Colorado Gartners: All about Barrett

I'm aware that it probably appears that Greta is my favorite to photograph. She is, after all, adorable. Not to mention, she LOVES getting her photograph taken, and the camera LOVES her. Barrett has been very camera shy lately (and by lately I mean the last year +). So, you can imagine my delight, when last night, Barrett looked at me and said, "Hey Mom, I'm going to let you take my picture tomorrow." WOO HOOOOO~~~

This morning I said, "Remember what you said last night?" to which he replied, "Well, if I can do silly photos. I meant only silly photos." We reached a compromise, he could get some silly ones, If I could get some nice ones.

While we're on the subject of Barrett, here is the latest. He is still the sweetest kid you've ever met. Respectful, loves trying to make people laugh, loves his sister (most of the time), loves playing with his friends, and snuggling with his parents. (Enjoying THAT while it lasts!) He's still best friends with Vic and Oliver, and is thriving in his 5 day afternoon Pre-K class. He's starting to recognize words, and his understanding of numbers is impressive, especially to his math-challenged mother. We just enrolled him in our neighborhood elementary school, where he will start Kindergarten in the fall! (Unbelievable!)

The newest development in Barrett's world, is that he has a special friend in his class. Her name is Hayden, (known around here as "Girl Hayden", since there is a "Boy Hayden" in his class as well.) They really enjoy each other. And she's as tall as he is! They are among the 3 tallest kids in class.

Hayden's Mom told me that at X-mas Hayden told her Grandma that she had a boyfriend named Barrett. Her Dad asked her what she likes about Barrett. She said, "He's nice, he's tall, and he likes pink!" (glad to see that's paying off for him!) In turn, Barrett had his first sleepover with his friend Kai, and I overheard him telling his buddy, "You should see her Kai, she has the most beautiful long brown hair..." as he crossed his arms behind his head, leaned back and stared a the ceiling with that unmistakeable love-struck look on his face.

I explained to Barrett that it's a bit soon for girlfriend/boyfriend relationships, and that at this age we're just good friends. He said, "When DO kids get girlfriends?" I said, "I don't know, high school, I guess." His hopeful response was, "Will Girl Hayden and I go to the same high school?"

His favorite part of the day is holding her hand in the parking lot when we pick them up from school. (I need to get a photo of THAT!)

Hope you are all well, and having a very happy 2012!!!

Enjoy the photos!