A Letter from the Princess

Cason's been pretty extra cute lately. He's been hilarious, plus he picks out his own clothes and gets dressed himself. Today he didn't get ready until about lunchtime. In fact, Jess got home for lunch when he was still in his room picking out what to wear. I saw him almost come into the living room to ask me something, but he spotted Jess and sprinted back to his room to finish getting dressed, so he could come out and surprise him. He came out with his messy hair, dirty face and monkey slippers. With his hands in his pockets, all casual.
He's also been showing signs of having an impressive memory like Paige. When everyone was sick, we passed the time when they were awake by watching movies and playing video games. Mostly Super Mario Bros 3. Ha. Cason was asleep for almost ALL of the video game playing, but a few times he was awake and took turns with us. Well yesterday I played for a bit in the evening and I beat the first world. At the end of each you're told "Here's a letter from the princess." This is the first one:
Paige always has me read them aloud to her. So anyway I guess Cason was paying attention even when he was really sick. Because last night we didn't say anything about it, but he saw the letter pop up on the screen, and here's what he said, word for word:

"Here's a letter from a princess. When you see a ghost, turn around. Here's a jewel proteck you." Then he looked at me and smiled a cute shy smile. Haha, awesome boy.
Today it was SOOOO nice out. We got a blanket and Neely and I just got comfy and watched the other two play in the grass.

They did somersaults.
Found, and fought over who got to pick, the first flower to pop up in our yard.
Paige won.
Then it was offered to Neely.
It was a nice way to spend an afternoon. But as usual, Cason fell in slow motion and was mortally wounded.