They're lucky they're cute (and smart, and funny, and creative, etc. etc.)

I can't think of anything super clever to say here. Mostly because I feel this swelling of pride over my kids and the other is because my brain hasn't checked in via Four Square just yet. I'm tired, y'all. (you can say that in Paula Deen's voice if you want to.)
My kids can be the most infuriating creatures on this planet. They don't often keep their clothes stain free and I have to remind them constantly to pick up after themselves. They're loud, they scream and yell, and well, I feel like I'm living Lord of the Flies in my own house sometimes. (Remember, the fat kid dies in LotF)
But, they're also sweet, sensitive, protective, empathetic, have a dry/great sense of humor, and are often polite to others while maintaining a respect for their dad and me. But, what continually amazes me are their talents. Where did they get this?!
Ethan is so intuitive and loves to dig deeper into his learning. He abhors math (that used to be me before I started teaching it) because he can't do it quickly and mentally. He devours every non-fiction book, documentary, or random fact. He's also artistic, creative, and sees beyond the dimensions of his vision. He is a deep thinker.
Caden is my logical thinker, my fiction story fanatic, my musician. He can remember song lyrics, keep rhythm, and makes up his own stories in his head. He can count to 20 in Spanish, higher in English, and is able to add and subtract already. He writes, draws, reads, and calls himself an "artist".
Ethan created a piece of art that was placed into the RISD All-District Art Show. The story behind his art made my jaw drop. He takes a piece of knowledge and runs with it. I wish I had time and space to write down everything he does, creatively speaking, that astounds me both as a mother and as a teacher.
Caden had his spring show for pre-school. His class had tons of artwork displayed along the walls and in the classrooms. He has such a creative group of kids in his class. Their artwork was amazing! After parents continued with the gallery walk, they were then led to the gym where the students serenaded them with songs such as, "Zip-a-dee doo-dah!" I wasn't able to attend because of state testing, but Brian was. He recorded it for me. It was so cute I wanted to vomit. For real. Caden was so into it. He did the motions to the songs and sang unto the Lord with all his might!
Man, I love these people...even if I do think about drop-kicking them every now and again.