these days.

• He'd rather not have his picture taken.
• I sneak them when I can (close to never).
• He'd prefer a hot breakfast over a cold one any day.
• He likes to sleep with a dog. lucky for Eloise.
• He has a special voice he uses only with Eloise.
• He treasures the moment his homework is done.
• He'd rather be outside than in.
• He likes to compete.  At everything.  
• He really likes to win.
• He thanks me for dinner.  every. single. day.
• He sighs under his breath each and every time he is asked to take the trash out and then conveniently forgets to come back to put the new bag in.
• His sister makes him crazy.  But he can't stand to see her cry.
• He leaves his cleats at the front door step.  Even though his last pair were stolen from that very spot.
• His brother is his very best friend.
• He's a walking carbohydrate.
• He's got middle school figured out.  For now.
• When he leads the family prayer he never leaves out a single one of us.  Including all the pets.

I think we'll keep him.