He, too, speaks in music.

Today's to and fro travels:

in the car...

Lucas: [singing] I said you're holding back... she said shut up and dance with me!

Me: [smirk] You just like this song because you can say, "shut up," and get away with it.

Lucas: [through giggles] You're totally right. I can say "shut up," in this song all day long!



Later, as we are pulling out of a parking space....

Lucas: [singing along to the radio] I like me better when I'm with you... I like me better when I'm with you...

Mom, does this song remind you of anyone?

Me: Should it?

Lucas: Yes, this is totally me. This song is totally, totally me.

Me: Do you like yourself better when you're with us?

Lucas: [grins] Totally. I feel like a whole different person when I'm with you.



He wished on a shooting star tonight. I don't dare ask - it wouldn't come true - but I'd love to know what he wished for.