paddleball

the kid: what's that?
me: a paddle ball
the kid: what does it do?
me: it's a ball tied to a paddle, and you whack it.
the kid: that's so not good!

sneaky mommy

the kid woke up congested and had a headache but didn't want to take medicine... so I put some in his juice without him knowing. about 30 minutes later...
the kid: mommy, did you put medicine in my red juice?
me: why do you ask?
the kid: 'cause my head feels better. so I know you put some medicine in there.
me: yes, I did. I sneaked it in there because I knew it would make you feel better.
the kid: thank you for being sneaky, mommy. 

Santa knows...

after checking out all his gifts from Santa...
the kid: mommy, he got me all the stuff I wanted. even some things I didn't say I wanted, but he still knew. 
me: yeah, he's awesome like that.
the kid: I need to write him a note to say thank you.

Merry Christmas!

woke up at 8:30 with the kid patting me gently on the cheek, so I opened one eye...
the kid: Merry Christmas! (kisses my cheek)
me: Merry Christmas! 
the kid (whispering): let's go see what Santa brought.
me: yeah! let's go!

gratefulness

we allowed the kid to open ONE gift tonight, and he just happened to choose a game that we can play as a family. after a few exciting rounds of "Zingo!", he gave both of us a hug and said, "thank you for my game. it was a very nice thing to get for me, and I love it."

I do believe this is the year of gratefulness, and I LOVE it!!!

so amazed!

"I can't wait for daddy to see my present. he'll be so amazed. he might pee in his pants."

thank you note

took the kid to see Santa, and he got a little gift. after opening it at home...
the kid: that was nice of Santa. I need to write him a thank you note.
me: you can put it with the diet coke and cookies we'll leave out for him when he comes to bring presents.
the kid: that's a great idea! thank you, mommy.
I just love this kid!!!

thank You, Jesus!

the hubby and the kid are playing one of their favorite video games and I just heard the kid exclaim, "thank You, Jesus!" makes this mommy proud. 

I miss Pa.

the kid: I miss Pa. I never get to see him any more.
me: do you want me to call and see if we can go visit him?
the kid: YAY! I'll get the phone for you, mommy.
... and so we just got back from a great visit with my sweet daddy... didn't even mind having to drive home in the rain. *happy sigh*

I'm thinking...

the kid: are you thinking what I'm thinking?
me: I don't know. what are you thinking?
the kid: I can't tell you. it's a secret, so you have to guess.
me: ummmm, I'm thinking that you're thinking I'm cute.
the kid: well, you ARE cute, but that's not the answer.

the best

in the car, on the way home from school...
the kid: thank you for coming to help with my class party, mommy. 
me: you're welcome. I love helping your class.
the kid: and I love when you help with my class. and D said I have the best mommy, and she's right.
me: awwww, thanks. and I have the best kid.
the kid: awwwww, thanks, mommy! I'm gonna give you the biggest hug ever when we get home.

turtle WHAT?

the kid: ♪ the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... two turtle ducks.
me: you mean two turtle doves.
the kid: turtle doves?! that doesn't make sense! trust me. it's turtle DUCKS. (giggles) turtle doves. that's ridiculous!

days of Christmas

the kid: mommy, how many days of Christmas are there?
me: um, there are 11 more days 'til Christmas.
the kid: how many days OF Christmas, not how many days 'TIL Christmas. there are 12 days of Christmas.
me: oh. well, if you knew that, why did you ask me?
the kid: I was just seeing if you know that. but you didn't. but now you do because I told you. so I'm glad I asked. aren't you glad I asked?
me: *sigh* yes, thanks for asking.
the kid: you're welcome.

good sleep

me: did you have a good sleep?
the kid: I don't know, did you? 'cause I did if you did.
me: yes, I had a really good sleep.
the kid: yeah. me, too. (sleepy grin) I like it when we both have a good sleep.

how to get on the "good" list

the kid: can you do that for me, daddy? please?
the hubby: but I don't want to.
the kid: you can get on the good list if you do it.
the hubby: okay. (starts moving slowly)
the kid: but if you do it slowly, you won't. you might wanna hurry it up there, daddy.
where'd he learn this stuff? ;)

click

getting into the car...
me: you'd better hurry. k's gonna beat you.
the kid: hey, k. wait. I have to tell you something. and you won't hear it if you click. so don't click.
(click)
the kid: you clicked!
k: so what do you need to tell me?
the kid: it's too late. you clicked. 

keeper of the list

Uncle C: well, I need to go bye-bye.
the kid: NO!
me: Uncle C needs to drive Aunt D and K home. if he doesn't, he might end up on the naughty list.
the kid: he's already on the naughty list. 
*and so they stayed just a little bit longer*

naughty or nice

the kid: mommy, do you want to get off the good list? 'cause picking on someone can put you right on the naughty list, you know.
me: oh, I'm sorry. I'll try to be good.
the kid: okay. I'm sure Santa will give you another chance, but you better watch out.