Big Boy Envy!

Big boy envy.

What is it about boys and wanting to be like bigger boys? I don't remember my girls being this way.

Alex has had big boy envy for some time, now. If given a choice he will always choose to play with the older boy than one his own age which bothers me a bit. I feel like he's growing up too fast.

This is what our cul-de-sac looks like on any given night. Alex out there playing ball with the teenage neighbors (who, by the way, are so awesome at indulging him) or roller blading with 10 year old Jonathan. His gross motor skills are pretty advanced for his age so he can keep up pretty well, but he's always wanting the toys the big boys have which tend to be much more expensive than the hot wheels and lego sets.  If big boy so-and-so has it than Alex has to get it. Luckily he's doesn't earn money very quickly so by the time he's earned enough he usually looses interest.

Isaac has already started the big boy envy thing. The other day our teenage neighbor, Cameron, was out mowing the lawn. Isaac dragged his little plastic mower from the garage and for 30 minutes just went back and for pushing the mower just like Cameron.