For James’ upcoming birthday on the 30th, Annabel wanted to write him a post.
When James turns three, I will be so excited but also a little bit mad at him. He promised me he would stay two!
James is an adorable two year old. He’s so cute when he repeats what I say, imitates what I do, and plays with me. He’s got such a cute smile and I love his freckles!
It’s really weird to think that soon, James will be starting preschool and sitting on the potty. That’s big kid stuff, you know? I remember when he was born. That was a great day. And now he’s this crazy little kid who runs around our house and jumps on people. I don’t like it when he jumps on me but it’s funny when he jumps on Daddy. He’s doing it right now!
I haven’t gone shopping yet for his birthday but I want to buy him race cars and a doctor’s kit. I think he’d like that, he uses mine a lot. I would get him play-doh but since he eats it it’s probably not a good idea. I really hope other people get him Legos so I can help him put them together, and also a car that you can drive. Since he’s not old enough to drive I can drive him around it in. I hope he doesn’t get much clothes because I can’t play with those.
On James’ birthday, I don’t have to go to school because it’s Memorial Day! So we’re going to take him to Chuck E. Cheese. He LOVES it there! I am going to make sure he gets some chocolate cake with ice cream. We both really love that! We are NOT going to have pie, I don’t get involved with pie.
When James turns three I’m going to teach him how to be a proper man. I’m going to teach him manners and to be a good listener who follows directions. But I also hope he keeps jumping on people, even though that’s not what a proper man does, because it’s so funny to watch him jump on Daddy.
Happy birthday, Psycho James! I love you no matter how crazy you are!
Jordan says:
Between hoping he gets a car and not clothes, “I don’t get involved with pie,” and teaching him to be a proper man (that jumps on Daddy), I think this might be my favorite Annabel post. I am cry-laughing.
I don’t get involved with pie. I will hold onto that sentence forever.
Anna says:
Those were my favorite parts as well!
samatwitch says:
Annabel’s love for James is so wonderful to see. My birthday is coming up next month and I will also not be involved with pie!
Becca says:
Annabel’s posts are amazing, and I love how they’re evolving! I love how she starts her gifts for him with things that she’s seen him enjoy, and then morphs into things she can play with him, and then settles with things sort of just for her (re: the car he can’t drive yet). I feel your struggle, Annabel.
Happy birthday weekend, James!
KateB says:
“I don’t get involved with pie.” is my new favorite sentence. I am going to adopt it for use when offered pie in the future. Thanks, Annie and happy birthday to James!
Debbie A-H says:
Yes, I agree with those above, “I don’t get involved with pie” may be my new nonsequitur.
I love Annie, and I love her love for her brother. You Spohrs rock!
Johanna says:
I love this post! Annie has so much love for James. It is so sweet.
I also don’t get involved with pie, unless it is French Silk (because it is AMAZING).
Annie says:
As with everyone else – “I don’t get involved with pie” made me laugh out loud- at the office.
The best
Michele says:
“I don’t get involved with pie” FTW. At some point, will you do a best-of Annie one-liners? Because that and the “proper man” point need to be on there. Sounds like she’s going to make it a great day for James (as long as he doesn’t have his heart set on pie). Happy early birthday, James!
stephanie says:
Please tell me you save some of these Annie quotes somewhere for her to look back on!! They are TOO good.
Damita says:
She’s so cute! Great post. I don’t get involved with pie either Annie, unless its brownie pie with ice cream. You may actually like that one.
James is so lucky to have you for a big sister!
Alyssa says:
I had to stifle my loud giggles here at the office reading this! I love reading what she has to say. I so hope you have some of these hilarious quotes saved so when she’s an adult you can revisit them! Annie is such a wonderful big sister to James and so sweet too. Happy Birthday James!
“I don’t get involved with with pie” either. Unless it’s key lime or my MIL’s apple LOL
TamaraL says:
HAHAHA – I don’t want to get involved with pie either if chocolate cake is around!
LD's Mom says:
Well said, Annie! The good news is three is even better than two. You’ll LOVE his being three!!!
Glenda says:
I Love Annie’s post. Happy birthday James!!!
Vicky says:
“I don’t get involved with pie” has to be the most hilarious thing I’ve read all year. Great post, Annie!
Kristen says:
This is amazing. I don’t get involved with pie is the country’s latest catch phrase.
Happy Birthday, James!
Lisa says:
I can’t wait for you to pull these out and show them when they are teenagers!!!!! being a proper man. With jumping.
Jess says:
“I don’t get involved with pie!” Amazing. Insert crying laughing face emoji here!
Jeanie says:
I don’t get involved with pie. She cracks me up. I’ll get involved with pie any chance I get.
twingles says:
I don’t get involved in pie.
OMG.
That is only second to “teach him to be a proper man”.
Watch out James, Watch out world!
Linnae says:
I’m sure she has her bad moments, but seriously, do you spend your afternoons just laughing at Annie’s amazing comments? And as someone said — her love for James is amazing!!
Wendy says:
What a great post.
Shea says:
It’s OK, Annie, pie and I have a deep commitment so it’s really best no one else get involved.
Mel says:
What an amazing letter to your almost-3-year-old brother Annie! You really have a way with words! What a literary superstar already!
Z says:
Gotta chime in and say I exclusively get involved with pie. I don’t get involved with cake, though. Last week I also ate some Play-Doh, because really I just needed the jar. I think they changed the recipe on me. It was smoother than I remember and had a vaguely sweet undertone. Think I’m gonna start a change.org petition.
Heather says:
LOL!!!
Lisa says:
“I don’t get involved with pie.” DEAD.