My Bradley... working hard!

The following story is about our Bradley:

Bradley loves his dad! Everyday when Jon leaves to go to school and work, Brad is sad after he leaves and tells me, "It is so sad when Dad leaves." To which I respond, "Yes, but he will always come back!". That seems to make the day a little easier for our 2 year old and we continue on with our day looking forward to when Dad will walk through the door.

A couple of days ago, Brad, Emily, and I were in the car running errands, Brad told me how he missed Dad and wished he could be with us. I answered by explaining to Brad that Dad was working hard at school and work so we could have our house, and food, and clothes, and toys. We talked about this for a while and Brad decided it was okay that Dad was working so hard.

Then, just yesterday, as we were hanging out at home, Brad made the connection... He said, "Mom, I need my tools." I said, "Okay, go ahead and get them, they are downstairs." He went downstairs and returned with his play tool box. He then told me, "Mom, I am working really hard with my tools so I can go get some food at the mall with our family." I realized what he was saying and then just started laughing... If you want food at the mall (which we rarely get), you need to work really hard!

It was a priceless Bradley moment. I love the way his brain works. He talks so well, and is able to make so many connections with conversations that are going on. Jon and I already spell out things in our conversation because he is just too smart. Brad, I love you! You are so amazing!