Dream Wedding

Last night at bedtime, after we read our two books (which is sometimes three, depending on Jacob's persuasion tactics), Jacob & I were snuggling in his bed. Jacob wasn't quite ready to drift off yet, so we chatted for a few minutes. And I was able to learn my 4 year old boy's definition of a dream wedding.


Me: "Tomorrow, we're going to see Nan."

Jacob: "I can't see Nan."

Me: "Why not?"

Jacob: "Because my girlfriend said I can't."

Me: "Why did your girlfriend tell you that?"

Jacob: "Because we're goin' to a dance. And I goin' to marry her."

Me: "Really? I thought you were going to marry me."

J: "I can't marry you cuz Daddy already married you. So I can't give you rings."

Me: "So you're going to marry your girlfriend then?"

J: "Yea. At a museum. And there will be Star Wars music*. And everyone will see a rainbow. And Shrek and Donkey will be there. Not the real ones...just costumes."

Me: "Wow. That sounds like a really neat wedding."

J: "Thanks."

Me: "What's your girlfriend's name?"

J: (thinks for a moment) "I don't remember."

Me: "Is her name Lily?"

J: "No, dat was my old girlfriend."

Me: "Oh. Sorry. What color hair does your new girlfriend have?"

J: "Blue."

Me: "Another girlfriend with blue hair?! What color eyes does she have?"

J: "I don't know...I can't see them."

Me: "Why can't you see her eyes?"

J: "Because she's sleeping."

Me: "Okay. Maybe when she wakes up tomorrow you can see what color they are."

J: "Otay."

Me: "I can't believe you're already big enough to get married."

J: "I growin' so big!"

Me: "Yes, you are. Goodnight, buddy. I love you."

J: "Goodnight."


Who knew little boys daydreamed about weddings too?

*The Star Wars idea is credited to his Aunt Tricia & Uncle Scott, who actually did have that music playing as they entered their wedding reception. Aunt Tricia shared this with Jacob just a few days ago, and he has been starry eyed over that idea ever since. I think this nugget of information has made him love his aunt and uncle even more.