love you, sweet girl

I wasn't feeling well last night and was laying on the couch...
 poor mommy. I’ll take care of you.
he gently patted my cheek, kissed my forehead, and gave me that big goofy grin
 I love you sweet girl.

Yeah, he’s a keeper!

want vs need

the kid was looking through the Fisher Price catalog that came in the mail today...
the kid: oooooh mommy. I need this!
me: do you need it, or do you want it?
the kid: I want it. I really really want it.... oh, I want this, too. and this. oooo mommy! I need -- want this!

when was the wedding?

leaving church tonight, one of the little girls the kid had been playing with wanted to come home with us.

me: no bringing girls home for sleepovers unless you're married to them.
the kid: but mommy. I am married to her!
me: ummmmm.... let's go find the car.

manners police

the kid: mommy, when you burp, you need to say excuse me. that's good manners. if you don't say excuse me, that's rude.
me: I didn't burp.
the kid: I know that. I'm just telling you.

double play

leaving IHOP, after dinner...
me: come on, let's go.
the kid: not yet. I'm not ready.
me: oh, okay then. call us when you're ready. (pushing the door open)
the kid: but I don't have a phone.
me: then I guess you need to come with us.
the kid: silly mommy!

in the car, on the way home from dinner.
the kid: mommy, I don't feel good.
me: oh, I'm sad when you don't feel good. what would it take to make you feel better?
the kid: if you hug me, I will feel better.
me: okay. when we get home, I'll be sure to give you a big squishy hug.
the kid: that's a great idea. daddy, drive faster but don't get a ticket!

mr. manners

the kid got his hair cut, and I got a shampoo and trim, and the hubby was along for the ride. I was first up, and the kid was in progress when I was done...
the kid: are you done?
me: yes, I am.
the kid: did you say thank you?
me: yes, I did.
the kid: thank you for using your manners, mommy.