"I am a big boy now", said Karl, "I am 3". With this, he ran away to join his friends. He didn't care about presents or cake. All he saw were friends and games.

"Can I have a snack?", said Karl. "I am done picking my toys, even the ones way on the back". His dark eyes wide open in anticipation for something tasty. "It sounds good, but just one" I said. "Just one handful" Karl added, and with this he gave one big smile that he knew will melt mommy's heart.

I don't feel too good, can I have some tea?" asked Karl. "Certainly baby. let me get it ready" I said. "Can I have it in the tiny cups?" "Ok, you are not sick, you just want the play tea set, isn't it? Should we invite Mousy and Piggy?

"Mommy, I don't think I want to eat this... or that... or that orange thing", said Karl. "Sweetie, that only leaves the pasta, is that all you want to eat?" I asked. "No, can I have extra cheese too?" said Karl.

"Mommy, this does not look right", said Karl. "What do you mean sweetie?" I asked. 'My pasta does not have enough cheese" answered Karl.

"Do you know how much I love you?" I asked Karl. He waved his head affirmative. "How much, sweetie" I asked again. "From here to the moon and back", replied Karl.

"Are you ready for school, sweetie?" I asked Karl. He noded. "I am glad, because I am not. I am going to miss you".

"Mommy, next time we have tea, can we have cookies with it?" asked Karl.