Definition of a prize,

according to Zion.

"Anything that comes from your heart is like a prize"

That's a lot of wisdom for eight.

Zion kicks mom to the curb.....

For Christmas we went to Guam to visit Mike. We had a good visit, but made a big mistake in asking the boys if they would want to stay in Guam with Mike. Although, it could be done, for at least 10 reasons right off the bat, would not be the best situation. (*I mean, I am a stay-at-home mom so I can care for our children right?)
But we said it "tongue in cheek" thinking that the boys would rather be with the nurturing parent anyway.

So, when it's time to go, Zion proclaims, "I want to stay here with dad"

Deer in the headlights.........what do we do?

So we start explaining all the reasons why that's not really the best idea followed by,

"BUT YOU SAID!!!!!!!!"

I thought my "baby - mama's boy" would always choose me over his dad right!??

So I went for the emotional tactic.

"But Zion, if you stay here with daddy - I would miss you so much!"

His reply.....

"That's not fair! I've been with you my WHOLE life~!"