WIL WHEATON dot NET: 1.5

I love when I beat my aggregator here. Great post Wil.

Kids are the most fantastic things on earth. Its conversations like that, that make everything we all do worthwhile.. Thanks for making me smile.

Great kid.

Jeez... that's just too cute.

Oh, just to be clear on the 'too cute', I meant Wil trying to act like a toughguy. :-)

Its the little things that make life worthwhile.
What an awesome kid, you and Anne have really done a great job.

Hehe... I beat thuderbird here too...

From my perspective, even tough I went all sitcomish "awwwwww" while reading it, your story sound a little "too good to be true".

Is he going to ask for a loan tommorow ? Or tell you he's failed the test for not studying ?

Food for tought.

Oded Sharon.

I was a pretty good kid for 14, but yours are amazing.

Great job, papa.

You are a lucky man.

You are a lucky man.

Just wanted to post to introduce myself-for someone that has been watching you since we were kids (we're the same age), I can't believe I had the momentary lapse of brainwaves that resulted in not knowing of this blog! (I gots one too) Anyways, my husband and I have a 3 year old who friggin' rocks, saying stuff like "you're so pretty mommy", and "isn't dad a great guy??" I mean, who talks like that? He's 3, you know?....but he too, like other awesome kids, come out saying stuff you would never expect to hear. Out of the mouthes of babes comes some of the best stuff on earth! Peace and love :)

Awesome kid. If that's what I have to look forward to when I get married and start a family, I can't wait.

Awesome post, Wil.

/bleary smile
Thats sweet. He sounds like an awesome kid. You've got a great family, but you already know that :)

GREAT MOMENTS IN LIFE, THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY! Enjoy them. Great kid, Wil, very sweet boy. You both have done a great job.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...
You guys are probably the best parents I know (kinda) and you're doing a great job. That story reminds me of my 8 year old daughter and how mature she is for her age. She does the same types of things.

What a great sense of humor Nolan has. Good stuff!

Hmm, somebody's birthday is coming up this Friday... Happy Jeebus age!

Awesome post, Wil....

I came downstairs this morning to get ready for work. It's summer so all the kids sleep in, my wife sleeps in (she'll be running them all over town later each morning anyway), and I do my thing in the morning.

This morning, my 5 year old is sitting at the kitchen table, her water color paints are out, and she is painting away on a picture.

I get coffee, I get breakfast, and I sit to watch a bit of news before heading in.

After working a few minutes, my baby girl comes to me, picture in hand, and says "Dad, I want you to take this to work with you."

So now, I have this beautiful water color rainbow with raindrops on my cube wall....

Money? Yeah, it helps.
Fame? Wouldn't know, I'm an average joe.
Kids who love you unconditionally? Priceless....

I am Jack's goodnight kiss.

Now I've got MLK stuck in my head. Not a bad thing at all, but I was planning to play some GTA and it just doesn't fit with the mayhem and gangsta madness. ;)
If the thunder cloud passes rain, so let it rain, rain down on he...

Awwwwwwwwwww...

Thank you for sharing that, baby. You are a very lucky man.

I'm 29 years old and I still am not responsible enough to go to bed on-time...

Sopranos is addicting, but you know what you have gotten yourself into. Just remember, Italian-Americans are pretty much nothing like that show's depiction, it's mostly fantasy with big hair - but that is the main reason I watch ;-)

"In the great green room, there was a telephone ..."

Great kid.

BTW, see you at BARGE.

That is the cutest story I have heard in MONTHS. Nolan rocks. I wish I was that cool when I was his age.

1...

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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

What a sweet story. I'm new here and felt this was the best post to respond to and comment for the first time. I love your blog. You sound like you have a lovely family.

Take care

Are the kids in school already?

Spectacular.

hey! wow, that was so cute. What adorable kids you and anne have raised! It actually made me go all goosebumpy! the humour of kids is something we need to cherish in this day and age, i think.

thanks for posting that wil, it was beautiful.

take care
Rach

If you have kids, you know what Wil is talking about.

If you don't have kids, you can catch a glimpse of what you are missing.

:-)

I have a friend who, when she puts her daughter down, takes her around to all the various objects and people in the room and says good night to each. "Good night, sink...Good night, Naiah...Good night, teddy bear...Good night, door..." I can't help but wonder if Anne did the same...and if Scarlet (the baby) will ever do something as amazingly sweet as this when she's 14.

You know, he's a 14 year old guy, and from what I hear, they're not much on the sweetness. Either you got a rare one, or he's dying of embarassment that you wrote this. ;)

Dang, I so wanted to be bitter about an actor with an apparently very popular literary blog, but that was super sweet, and I also really liked your greeting message, and so I most sincerely apologize for thinking bad thoughts about actors becoming writers, because I was about nine million things before I became a writer myself, including an actor. (Although my short-lived acting career included highlights you may have missed, like me as an extra on As The World Turns - if you didn't happen to be freeze-framing that day back in 1986.) I will be back, whether you want me or not.

Dang, I so wanted to be bitter about an actor with an apparently very popular literary blog, but that was super sweet, and I also really liked your greeting message, and so I most sincerely apologize for thinking bad thoughts about actors becoming writers, because I was about nine million things before I became a writer myself, including an actor. (Although my short-lived acting career included highlights you may have missed, like me as an extra on As The World Turns - if you didn't happen to be freeze-framing that day back in 1986.) I will be back, whether you want me or not.

Wow, will you be my stepdad? If I had said something like that to my stepdad when I was 14 he would have kicked my ass for being a wimp. Keep blogging I dig you page.

Flesh this out a bit and add pictures and it's "Good Night Moon" for the "new millenium" (I didn't just say something that cheesy. You just think I did.)

What an awesome story! You are blessed to have step-kids like Ryan and Nolan and they are blessed to have a step dad like you. The relationship you all have is absolutely beautiful. If only more step dads(and moms) could be like you.

Something is wrong here... he must be drug tested asap!

Very cute story :) Kids are amazing. It seems like they're more mature than they were when we were kids. I know mine are. Mine are also waaaaay cooler than I could ever have been. I blame myself for that.

How do kids grow up to be that sweet? I don't have any of my own, but I have two younger brothers, ages 2 and 5, and they are the biggest brats in the world sometimes (I'm sure I was too at some point in my life). And yet, there are those times that just melt my heart... You are lucky to have such great kids!

:3

oh goodness that is the cutest and most sweetest thing I have ever read.
Kids are awesome :)

oh goodness that is the cutest and most sweetest thing I have ever read.
Kids are awesome :)

Yay! Boy's can be so great! I have a 5 year old who can be a spaz! but sometimes he can come up with the greatest stuff that makes up for all those other times!

Thanks for sharing, that made my day!

Please tell your son what a great kid he is, I mean really. Will and Ann did a great job.

Only my friends with kids "get it" when I tell them stories like this. Even some of them don't, and I truly feel sorry for them.

You're a lucky guy, Wil. Not just because you have such great kids, but because you appreciate it... and you appreciate how important these moments are.

It's not just cute fodder for a Kodak commercial. This is important stuff.

When we are old and on our deathbed, it is these moments we will think about above all others.

I LOVE House!

And commenting on someone elses comment, thats right! Your bday is coming up! We have the same bday. Happy birthday to you!!!

and a relevant Houseism.........

Cameron (says something to the

effect of): why didn’t you tell us that

your birthday was coming up?

House: Well, I wasn’t sure the Earth

would actually make it all the way

around the Sun again, but gosh

darnit if it wasn’t just the little

planet that could.

As everyone else has said "Awwwww - thats so cute." Although I am sure a boy of near 14 doesn't want to hear that.

I am currently going through a sweet spot with my near 10 y/o boy, after what seems like close to an 8 year patchy stretch, that was at times downright horrid. So I can relate to your pleasure at the good relationship you are presently enjoying.

I am now officially more jealous of Wil because of his family then I am with the fact that he was in Stand by Me. Kids are great. I gotta get me one of those. No, but seriously, thank you for the touching story, Wil's blog.

I heart your (step)kids!

*gasp* It let me comment!! The last time I tried it rejected me...yay!!

Wil,
Classic entry.

FG

Wil Wheaton...

A teenager (our future) expresses his love in his own unique way. Everything in the world seems right tonight. I shall sleep well. Thank you.

~~Valerie :)

ps... U2 and MLK!!!

btw... do you ever read these comments?

~~valerie :)

Wil:
You are so freakin' lucky to have two such freakin' amazing step kids!!! I'm almost jealous!!!

;-)

Scott

Good night Wil's web site!

Well, it's been a helluva week, but that actually put a giant smile on my face. I needed that. Thanks for sharing, Wil.

Ok that story about Nolan just maxed out my cuteness/awesomeness quota for the month.

Thanks for sharing :D

Stuff like that, my friend, is what life is really all about.

it is nice that there are kids that are being raised well out there. there is already too much suffering in this world. those kids sound very well rounded and grounded in reality.

i personally have chosen not to have children, but to have many fur-children. its unfortunate that there has to be a line in the sand between the haves and have differentlys. you can always live out childrearing vicariously though other people(s blogs).

and kudos for stepping up to being a stepfather. I know they will grow up all the better for it.

Posts like this make me miss my 16 year old boy so much. Can't believe it's been nearly nine months since I lost him

justintime: **hugs** I'm sorry. Losing a child is terrible. I'll be sending you good thoughts today.

It is so amazing that a 14 year old kid, a boy at that, can be so open and affectionate. What is even more amazing is that your feelings for him come out so clearly when you write about him. You just can't cover up the tenderness you feel for your family. How lucky you all are!

Thanks for the hugs and good thoughts. Didn't expect to have that kind of reminder today. It actually left me crying my eyes out but tears are signs that healing is taking place. Cherish these moments, Wil and Anne. In a microsecond they will be grown and out the door with families of their own.

That was awesome.

My kids have been across the continent from me for the whole summer, but they will be coming back to me in just 2 short weeks; I'm counting the hours. I never realized how much I could miss my little guys, and it's blogs just like this that remind me. It's amazing how much life that kiddoes can breathe into a home.

You're very lucky Wil, that you have such a wonderful family, and your family is very lucky to have you.

Hey Wil,

Sounds like you and Anne have one great kid there! It is little things like that that make life all the worth while. It was nice to read that because I have had sort of a gloomy day, and your post brightened it up! Thank You. I hope everything is going great for you and your family. You all are in my thoughts everyday. Have a great day!!

Thanks Wil. That's the most marvelous story to start my day off with, especially since I can't get to a copy of Moulin Rouge. I need a good dose of cuteness with a dash of quirkiness for flavor. That worked. I've been around, like usual, doing the whole "life" thing. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it one day.

That makes me think of my brother though. He'll be 14 soon, but he's a royal pain. Doesn't behave ever. Is destructive. How did Nolan turn out so nice? What'd you do to him? Now he'll never be a normal teenager! Okay okay. I'm kidding. We like to have faith that there are and always will be kind people in the world.

Justintime: Sending you a "virtual hug". I'm so terribly sorry about your loss. My husband and I nearly lost our younger daughter when she was 19 in a freak accident. It was terrifying. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through.

this has nothing to do with your post, but i thought i'd let you know that in tv guide canada's yearly reader's poll, your appearance on CSI was voted best celebrity cameo! you beat out colin farrell, and quentin tarantino!

congrats on the win (albeit a small, silly one)

those are good times wil......cool

I.LOVE.THAT.KID.
Being a parent is the best job, and you got a mighty paycheck from that boy, my friend.

I had such a crappy day, and then I come here and there is so much love and caring here that my crappy day doesn't matter anymore. Thank you so much for sharing this moment of magic, Wil. You Rock.

Jutinetime181: I'd also like to express my sympathy for your loss. May yor memories of your son shine as bright as this one will.

awwwwww

I really wish my boys would do stuff like that (I'll be happy if I can just get them call me ma - the 8 year old can say "Da" but he doesn't call his dad that it is just something he will repeat)

I"m glad you stop & listen to your boys - kids are so special but most people just take them for granted - I'll keep being jealous of you about that - just keep up the comments you really do touch alot of people's lives & make them better because of it

oh, Happy Birthday
I hope it is a great one for you
hmmm it is your birthday here - I'm 2 hours ahead of you & it just turned midnight so I guess I'm early for your time

Why have you butchered your previously excellent RSS feed format? ::sigh::

I love these moments. You guys are just amazing and have amazing kids.

Aw Whil. It sounds like you've got an awesome son. Aren't those really the little moments that make life great?

Wow. What a sweet kid. And at 14 -- I've never met a 14-year-old boy that sweet.

This is the most endearing thing I've read in a long time. It's incredibly reassuring.

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