Driving with Littles

"Mom, turn down the music. I have something important to ask you. You know Santa Claus? How does he deliver all those presents?" says Ryenne.

I had a photo shoot in Kapalua today so I drove the kids out to Napili. And then home afterward. A solid hour+ each way. We always do this drive, but I don't think I've ever talked about the conversations that occur on these car rides - especially when it's just me and the Littles.

Cruz points out every airplane, helicopter, and race car he spots with such enthusiasm - as if he's seeing them for the first time.

Kai talks about growing up to use Pops' and Daddy's tools, being a fireman, and telling jokes: "Mom, why did the baby chicken cross the road?" Me: "Why?" Kai Boy: "To get to his mommy!" followed by an immense Kai chuckle. He is also sure to point out when Cruz puts his foot anywhere near his legs.

Ryenne is so incredibly curious and inquisitive. Today we covered how sugarcane gets made into sugar, what stars are, how Santa delivers presents, what vessel she's going to use to get Halloween candy this year, what she's going to be for Halloween, if there's a separate Heaven for dogs and for people (which we decided they can live together in Heaven), if Grandpapa John and Jack are watching down on us, why the sunset has colors, what the space station is, how to become an airplane pilot, what flowers need to grow.... and this isn't even all of it. It's been a lot of talking going on in the car. And this is just TODAY.

I just had to write this down. These guys are so awesome. They are just amazing. They blow my mind every day.