Keepin' Up with Karson

Our little toddler is certainly growing up quickly into a kind, pleasant mannered young boy. He seems like he's going on 4, not just going to be 3. About 3 weeks ago we conquered the task of potty training. Karson really like his big boy underwear. Only not so good part is that he wants to potty anyplace and anytime. Since we live in the country he just goes when he feels like it, but that's slightly an issue when we are amongst others. He's a really good helper with most any task. Recently he's been helping Pete work on the race car for our county fair enduro race. I heard him saying "Daddy, I want my hands dirty like yours." As I cringe, he completely covers them in grease from the brake rotor. He is handy with wrenches, knows how to use them so tells Pete just how to turn them and which one to use. It's quite cute. We've really been enjoying the lake this summer. He has no fear of jumping off the boat into the water, going completely under. Which is why he's not allowed within 10 feet of the lake without his life jacket. He's a very sensitive, caring little boy. I recently took a softball to the eye socket resulting in massive swelling and a black eye for 2 weeks. Every day he would ask with concern "Mommy, how's your black eye doing?" He calls me on my way home from the gym to ask me "How was your exercising Mom?" He has a very good imagination! We have to talk about the crocodile that's sneaking up behind or the tow truck that needs to be called because Dad's truck is stuck. So far, we are thinking age 2 has been the easiest by far!