Who are you and what have you done with Evan???

I have made a new rule for myself that I don't turn on the computer until I've finished my school work each day. Otherwise, I have found that I don;t get everything I need to get done, done. BUT, I made and exception today, because the funniest thing just happened and I must share.

Just to preface this, Evan has become the resident dish-washer in our house lately, so he has the daily duty of washing dishes, and then I load them.

He has not always enjoyed this role, but today he had some sort of epiphany...

I'm walking through the kitchen, I stop an walk over to Evan, who is washing dishes, and give him an encouraging hug- He needs positive reinforcement sometimes. Don't we all?

Me: "Evan, you are doing an awesome job with hose dishes, man."

Evan: "Thanks."

I begin to walk away. Then, Evan calls me back.

Evan: "Hey, Michele?"

Me: "Huh?"

Evan: "I love washing dishes."

I'm sorry, did I hear you wrong? You LOVE washing dishes???!!! Who are you and what have you done with Evan???

Of course, I didn't actually say that. I didn't want to ruin this seemingly miraculous moment.

Me: REALLY?? That's great, buddy!"

Evan: "Yeah, ..................."

He begins to explain to me his creative analogy of washing dishes being like a rescue mission.

Of course, I didn't catch the whole analogy. You know, with the Hallelujah Chorus playing loudly in my head, and all...

I just love that kid.