Today after playing outside with his newest “water toy”, Nathan came inside to change clothes…as he’d gotten himself all wet. I walked quietly up to his room with him to pick out some new clothes. He picked out his “Texas” shirt (it’s one of those touristy ones that has the state outline and all these different attractions pictured on it) from Grammy & Popo and some navy blue shorts.

He climed atop his bed i assumed so i could help him dress. But he just stood there, in his underpants, and looked at me and said, “close the door.” I offered again to help him and he replied, “no, just close the door.” So, i did.