NOOOOOO…..

I feel like that's all I say to Peter lately.  "No!  NOOOOO.  No, no, no."  And eventually I cave because I cannot take his relentless questions for a moment longer.

From the SECOND his eyes are open, Peter has no shortage of ideas or energy.

Can I ride my bike around the loop?  No.  It's 7:00, no one is dressed.

Can I FaceTime Aunt Megan?  No.  It's 4am her time.  She's sleeping.

Can we play 'Atego?  Pete… it's 7:01.  No...

 Can I eat breakfast on the chair?

Let's play 'Onopoly now, okay?

Do I have to wear those clothes?  I'm taking them off.

Can I ride around the loop?  NOOOOOO.  Peter, it's only 7:04.  I'm not READY to watch you outside yet.  I have to watch you.  NOOOO.

Can I wear James's football jersey to school?

How about Chutes and Ladders?  You like that game, Mom.

Can I take my swords into the library?

Can Henry ride in the grocery cart too?

Can we buy this candy Christmas tree?

Can I play outside with the big boys?  
Can I ride my bike around the loop? 
Can I get Cooper?  
Can I ride Henry's bike now?  
Can I get Addy?  
I'm going to see Ms. Tatiana's new puppy again.  Okay?  I'm leaving now.
Can you get that big puzzle down?  
I set up 'Atego.  Are you ready to play?  
Can I ride my bike around the loop?
You said I could help you cook.  Now? Now can I stir?  Mom, now?  Now?
I'm going to ride my bike around the loop.  Okay, mom?
Nevermind.  I'm going to ring Cooper's doorbell again.  NOOOO!!!  Pete, his baby is asleep.
Can I build a fort?  I'm going to get all the blankets out.
Can we FaceTime daddy at work?

ALLLLLLL DAAAAAAAY LOOOONNNNNNG.
Thank GOD he sleeps 12 hours straight at bedtime.