Pierce & An Empty Crayon Box

 

I need to record this simple memory because it is so simple, but so full of life and love and laughter - deep, uncontrollable, belly deep laughter. It was a highlight of my day - maybe even my week.

We were having lunch with some friends on Friday. The big boys were at school and the little ones were with us. Behaving very well. Pierce had eaten and colored and colored some more. As the conversation carried on he slowly made his way off of his chair and towards Hudson. Pierce had the empty crayon box in his hand and although I know he had never experienced this before (noted by his complete awe when it happened), when he blew on the box a whistle sound came out. I guess it startled Hudson - or maybe Hudson didn't even notice. I am not sure because I was too busy laughing at Pierce's surprised but joy-filled reaction. He was laughing so hard (at the whistle sound, his brother, a combination of the two, who knows?!?!) but so hard that he couldn't stand up...he was falling to the floor and was in complete laughter. It was so awesome. He tried to stand up and put the box back to his mouth to repeat the fun, but as soon as the box approached his lips he was overcome with another wave of hilarious giggles. This went on for several minutes more and was bringing smiles and happiness to our table, to the waiter clearing the table beside us, and to the other people seated in the area. Everyone had a smile on their face, all thanks to a plain old crayon box.

I love his spirit. Pierce makes us laugh a lot because of the way he fully experiences the little things. Thanks Pierce!!!