it's never too early...

the hubby was being a bit of a goofball and antagonizing the kid...

the kid: daddy, Christmas may be over, but Santa is already working on his list for next year.
the hubby: what?! he is?!
the kid: yes, he is. so you better behave so you don't get on the naughty list already.

morning snow

the kid woke up at 7:30 this morning, ran to the window, looked out, and exclaimed, "YAY! the snow is still here! daddy, can we go out now? please?"

snow praises

the kid: it's snowing!
me: yay! isn't that awesome?!
the kid: yeah! and we need to praise God for it. ♪♫ thank You, God, for the snow! You are awesome and so is the snow. ♪♫

perfect Christmas morning...

the kid actually slept in until 8am... and it would have been later, but I "accidentally" woke him up. once he realized it was morning, it was ON! he went and rousted his daddy out of bed and hurried us into the living room to see what goodies Santa brought. I LOVED seeing his excitement and hearing him exclaim how awesome everything is... except for the clothes. those got tossed aside, but everything else was awesome.

naughty daddy!

the kid and I were in my bedroom with the door locked to wrap a few gifts for the hubby, and the kid had warned him not to try to peek...

the hubby (rattling the doorknob): hey! let me in!
the kid: daddy! I already told you. no trying to come in here. go back in the front room.
the hubby: but ...
the kid: daddy... if you try to come in here, you're gonna end up on the naughty list, and then all this won't matter anyway.
the hubby: oh, sorry. I'll behave.
the kid (to me): what are we gonna do with him?

the cutest mommy

the kid: you're the cutest mommy I ever had.
me: I'm the only mommy you've ever had.
the kid: yeah. but if I had another mommy, you would still be the cutest and best mommy I ever had.

cute girl

the kid: mommy, did you know there's a girl named Alma in my class?
me: there is?
the kid: yep. she's little. and cute. 
me: oh?
the kid: yes. and she has a cute voice. but she doesn't talk much.
me: hmmmm. so I'm guessing you like her?
the kid: yeah. she's my friend. I look out for her because she's little. and cute.

I think we have our first crush. 

lying is naughty!

the kid: daddy, you really need to try to be on the nice list this year.
the hubby: I'm always nice.
the kid: daddy! lying is naughty! try harder, okay?

dunked

me: so you saw a couple of your friends get baptized today, huh?
the kid: yep. it was really cool.
me: so do you know what it was all about?
the kid: yeah. they got Jesus in their hearts, so they got dunked in the water to show everyone how much they love God and Jesus. wouldn't it be awesome if everyone did that?
me: yes. yes, it would.

nice and neat

the hubby and the kid are coloring together...

the kid: daddy, color nice and neat.
the hubby: this is nice and neat.
the kid: nice try, but you need to do it like me. 
the hubby: uh... okaaaay.
the kid: that's better. just take you're time. 
the hubby: um, thanks.
the kid: you're welcome, daddy. I like helping you. 'cause I love you. even when you're a goofball.

forever love

the kid: mommy, I love you. and I will always love you. no matter what.
me: awww, thank you. and I love you. to infinity and beyond.
the kid: thank you, mommy. that makes my heart happy.
me: mine, too. 
*snuggles*

to sing or not to sing

the hubby: oh good! my song!
the kid: no! don't sing, daddy. please!
the hubby: why not? I'm a good singer.
the kid: uh, no. really, daddy. you're not.
the hubby: what?
the kid: I love you. but seriously. no singing.

*snicker*

soul food

the kid: you know the song (singing) ♪oh my soul. worship your holy name♪... you know that one, right mommy?
me: yes, it's one of my favorites.
the kid: can we find it on youtube so we can watch the video and listen to it?
me: you betchya. let's take a look.
the kid: yay! (hops up beside me on the couch and lays his head on my arm as we look it up)
♥

white girl

this morning, as I was dropping the kid off at school, he stopped suddenly and stared at my head...

the kid: mommy, your hair is getting blond.
me: it is? 
the kid: yeah. maybe sometimes dark hair starts getting lighter. so maybe you'll be blond some day. 
me: um, okay.
the kid: or maybe you'll be a white girl.
me: I am a white girl. see? white. girl. 
the kid: I mean your hair. I think your hair is starting to get white.
me: um, yeah. thanks. let's get you in to school. love you. buh-bye.

just a minute

watching "minute to win it" on the game show network. the kid is absolutely convinced he can do every one of the stunts "easy peasy". hmmmmm... can a six year old sign up? ;)

God helped me!

the hubby took the kid to get his flu shot today... 

the hubby: did it hurt?
the kid: mm hmmmmm.
the hubby: did you almost cry?
the kid: yeah. almost. but then I asked God to help me not cry, and He helped me. He really helped me.
the hubby: awesome.
the kid: yeah. God is awesome like that.

God hears

the kid: mommy, when we talk in our heads, God can hear us. right?
me: yes, He can.
the kid: so if you want to talk to God but you don't want other people to hear what you're saying to Him, you can just think it in your head, and He knows what you're saying.
me: that's right.
the kid: yeah, 'cause I do that, you know. and I know God hears me. isn't that awesome?
me: yes. yes, it is.

my funny name

the kid: Barbara is a good name for a mommy.
me: mm hmm.
the kid: was your name Barbara when you were a kid?
me: yep.
the kid: that's a funny name for a kid. but I like your name. and I love you.

dreaming...

went in to wake the kid...

the kid (in a whiny voice): mommy, I just started a great dream and you ruined it.
me: I'm sorry, honey. I didn't know you were dreaming, and it's time to get up.
the kid: try not to do that again. it makes me sad.
me: um. okay. so do you want to tell me about your dream?
the kid (whiny): I don't know what it was about. it just started.

*sigh*

shhhhh...

I was up half the night tending to a sick kiddo. after the hubby got home from work, I snuck back into the kid's bed and was snoozing long before they missed me. the kid went into his room to get a few toys from his toy shelves, and he was really quiet. then as he was leaving the room, I heard him saying, "daddy, if you go into my room be really quiet and don't wake up mommy." 

I just love that kid!

(ps... he's feeling much better. must have been a 12 hour bug)

been there, done that

the kid has a tummy bug and is trying a little "juice" to see if he can keep it down...

the hubby: just remember to drink it slow.
the kid: yeah, I know. I've done this before, remember?
the hubby: oh, yeah. sorry.
the kid: it's okay, daddy. I know it's hard for you to remember I'm not a little kid any more.

a penny saved...

upon receiving his change after making a purchase...

the kid: mommy, can you hold my money for me to keep it safe?
me: of course. you know, you have $8 left. you can see if there's something else you want to get, or you can save it for --
the kid: save it! always save it. 
me: that's a good choice.
the kid: yeah, I know. I would be sad if I want to buy something later and I already spent all my money, so I need to save some of it in case I want something another time. right, mommy?

a thankless job

the hubby helped the kid put together his new lego set - loosely translated, this means hubby gets frustrated and then they watch while I figure it out... and then when it's complete...

the kid: thanks, daddy! you did a great job!
me: hey! what about me? I did most of the work.
the kid: oh yeah. thanks for your help, dude. 

*sigh* 

super duper sad

the kid: mommy, I'm very very very very very... (insert about 20 "very"s here) sad.
me: that's a lot of verys. why are you so sad?
the kid: because I really want (video game) and you said no.
me: that's because it's rated "t", so it's not appropriate for you. 
the kid: I know, but I'm still so very sad. (pout) 
me: I'm sorry you're so very sad.
the kid: my heart is so very sad. super duper sad. and it'll never get happy again until I get (video game).
me: wow. your heart is going to be super duper sad for a very long time, then. (pout back at him) and that makes me sad because I love you and I have to do what's best for you even if it makes you sad.
the kid: (sigh) I love you, mommy. even when you're a mean mommy. 'cause you don't like to be mean. you're just doing your job.  
me: that's right. (wow! he's been listening!) and I love you forever and ever. no matter what.
the kid: yay! that makes my heart happy. super duper happy. (happy sigh)

that's how God made me

the kid has taken to licking his fingers... drives me nuts...

me: fingers out of your mouth, please.
the kid: sorry. (grin)
me: why do you do that?
the kid: 'cause that's how God made me.

*sigh*

no matter what

the kid: I love you, mommy.
me: I love you, too, punkin'.
the kid: no matter what.
me: no matter what. forever and ever.
the kid: awwww... thank you, mommy. you're the best mommy ever.
me: awwww... thank you. you're the best kid ever.
*kisses*

I just love snuggle time. :)

dogs vs. bad guys

"you know Scooby barks a lot because he thinks he's scaring away bad guys. and bad guys don't like dogs. they're scared of dogs because they think they'll get bit on the legs. so they know they better leave and they remember to shut the door and get in their vehicle and get outta there. and that's why I like dogs."

older and wiser

the kid: Gracelynn was nice to me today.
me: she was? 
the kid: yeah. last year she was mean to me, but now she's being nice to me.
me: that's good. I'm glad she decided to be nice to you.
the kid: me, too. it's because she's older now, you know. we're all older now. you have to be a big kid to be in first grade, you know.

toot snuggles

while snuggling, the kid turned his bottom toward me, passed gas, and then giggled...

me: did you just toot on me?!
the kid: no. I was giving you toot snuggles.

where does he come up with this stuff?!

a lot of legos

watching "minute to win it"... the contestant is on her last chance...

the kid: if she loses, she has to go home, but she'll still take home a lot of dollars.
the hubby: yep.
the kid: does she have any kids?
the hubby: I don't know.
the kid: well, she can buy a lot of legos. so I hope she has kids so she can buy them a lot of legos. 

it's all in my head

the kid: mommy, please stop singing that. I don't like it.
me: okaaaaay. 
the kid: mommy! I said stop, and I said please.
me: I'm not singing anything.
the kid: you are... in your head.
me: (sigh) okay. I'll stop.

how did he know?! lol.

snotty fish?

the kid: mommy, you're a snotty fish.
me: what? 
the kid: in a good way.
me: um, thanks?
the kid: you're welcome. I love you, mommy.

floatiful

the kid: mommy, can you hold my balloon please?
me: sure.
the kid: thank you, mommy. but be careful. you don't want to drop it because it's floatiful.
me: floatiful?
the kid: yeah. it can float away.

it happens overnight

last night I snuggled with my 5 year old as he went to sleep. this morning a 6 year old crawled in my bed, patted my cheek, and said, "wake up, sleepyhead. the sun is up, and it's my birthday."

happy tears

the kid: mommy, thank you for all my presents.
me: you're welcome. be sure to thank daddy, too.
the kid: oh yeah... thank you, daddy.
the hubby: you're welcome.
the kid (giving me a big hug and sounding a little weepy): mommy, you're the best mommy ever. I'm so happy I could cry.
me (eyes watering): awwwww... I love you so much. (squeeze!) I'm so glad you're so happy.

happy sigh

birthday hunt

the kid's birthday is tomorrow... the hubby works in the morning, and when he gets home from work, we go straight to my niece's birthday party. rather than have him wait until tomorrow evening to open his presents from us (his party is next weekend!), we opted to do a little family celebration today. instead of wrapping his presents, he asked if we could do a "hunt"... he waited in his room with the door shut while I hid his gifts throughout the living room. the hunt was almost as exciting as getting some of the things he "really really wanted". next... IHOP for dinner per his request. yay pancakes!!!

name game

the kid: mommy, you can rename me if you want.
me: what?!
the kid: you can rename me. you know, change my name. but only if you want to.
me: I love your name. Matthew means gift of God, and that's what you are to me and daddy - you're a special gift from God.
the kid: I know. but you could give me another name, too.
me: like what?
the kid: I don't know. whatever you want it to be.
me: pickle.
the kid: no, that's a silly name.
me: then how about snarkblat?
the kid (giggling): mommy, nobody can be named snarkblat. that's crazy!
me: then what do you suggest?
the kid: um... how 'bout snuggle?

so yeah, the kid's *other* name is snuggle. just like the fabric softener bear.

time to donate

the kid: mommy, I'm getting kinda tired of some of my toys. I think it's time to donate.
me: that's a great idea. let's go through them after lunch.
the kid: what?! that's a long time! let's do it now. pleeeeease?

me: *sigh* okay. I'll get a bag.
the kid: yay!

catch that echo!

the kid: daddy! there's a echo in the bathroom! you gotta come get it and put it outside!
the hubby: an echo?
the kid: yeah. you know. the little lizard guy.

sleepy vs tired

the kid: mommy, I'm tired.
me: do you want to take a nap?
the kid: no. I'm not sleepy. just tired.
me: okay. well, let's go snuggle in my bed and watch some netflix.

10 minutes later... "zzzzzzzzzz" a three-hour nap!

a job well done

the kid: do you like the way I draw?
the hubby: yes, I do. you do a really good job.
the kid: thanks, daddy. you draw good, too. well, sometimes it's not so good, but I forgive you because I know you're doing your best.
the hubby: um, thanks?
the kid: you're welcome.

surprise!

the kid: mommy, we got you a surprise for your birthday.
me: you did?
the kid: yes, but I can't tell you what it is. 'cause then it won't be a surprise. and I don't want to ruin the surprise because I love you.
me: I love you, too.
the kid: awwww, thanks. but I'm still not telling.

snuggle time

the kid was particularly whiny this evening...

me: please, let's not do the whining thing tonight.
the kid (starts crying, although he's trying really hard not to): I'm sad.
me: awwwww... do you need some mommy snuggles?
the kid: mmm hmmmm
me: do you want to crawl into my bed and snuggle with me?
the kid: mmm hmmmm

we crawled under the covers and snuggled up tight. 5 minutes later...

the kid: thank you for the snuggles, mommy.
me: you're welcome. thank you for the snuggles, too. do you feel better now?
the kid: yeah.
me: me, too.

happy sigh

blah

the kid: mommy, where does your head hurt?
me: I don't have a headache. I just feel kind of blah.the kid: oh, well where's your blah?
me: um... my head?the kid (gently plants 3 kisses on my forehead): does that help?
me (rubbing the kisses in): yes, it does. thanks, sweetie. the kid: you're welcome, mommy. I love you.

hot... hot... hot...

I know it's hot when the kid is walking slowly and muttering "hot... hot... hot..."

me: I think it's about a gazillion degrees out here.
the kid: maybe even a gazillion and one!

pets

the kid: hey, daddy. do you want to get a pet?
the hubby: we have fish. fish are pets.
the kid: we can get another pet.
the hubby: what kind of pet?
the kid: certainly not a cat. it would try to eat the fish, and they might break the fish tank. and that would not be good.

so now they are looking through a pet store catalog and discussing each of the options. oh the joy...

happy birthday

the kid: mommy, my birthday is almost here.
me: yes, in about a month and a half.
the kid: well, if you want, you can make me a card.
me: I might do that.
the kid: you can make a really special card because you love me so much. 
me: yes, I can.
the kid: I'll get the paper and crayons.
me: you want me to do it now?
the kid: yes, and then you can put it away so I don't see it before my birthday.
me: um, okay.

as I was making the card, he kept trying to look over my shoulder. when I finished...


me: well, I guess I'll go put this away.
the kid: I already saw it. I was peeking.
me: cheater.
the kid: I just wanted to make sure you did it right. you did a great job, mommy. but since I saw it already, I can have it now and you can make another one when it's time for my birthday.

yeah, I'm a sucker. lol.

kind of old

me: Pa's birthday is Sunday.
the kid: this Sunday?
me: yes, in 4 days.
the kid: how old is he going to be?
me: he'll be 73.
the kid: 73?! that's kind of old. he's almost a hundred!

God knows...

the kid: mommy, God knows what's in our hearts because He made our hearts. 
me: yep.
the kid: because God made everything.
me: yes, He did.
the kid: God loves us, and we can always trust Him. isn't that amazing?

VBS

the kid: mommy, God has amazing power.
me: yes, He does.
the kid: and He can do anything.
me: yep.
the kid: nothing is too difficult for God.
me: you're right. how did you get so smart?
the kid: I learned it at VBS. didn't you know that?

*gotta love VBS!*

click it or ticket

me: so what happens if you drive faster than the speed limit? 
the kid: click it or ticket!

backseat driver

the kid: speed limit 40. daddy, how fast are you going?
the hubby: 38.
the kid: good job, daddy. don't drive too fast. if you start going 40, slow down a little bit so a police officer doesn't have to come and give you a ticket. 
the hubby: thank you, mr. backseat driver.
the kid: you're welcome. I like helping you, daddy.

road work ahead

the kid: road work ahead. mommy, what does it mean when it says "road work ahead"?
me: it means there are people working on the road and we need to be careful.
the kid: daddy, that sign said road work ahead. so you have to be careful, okay daddy? pay extra close attention. got it, daddy?
the hubby: got it. thanks.
the kid: you're welcome.

wasn't me!

going through Monroe, LA...

the kid: phew! daddy, did you toot?
the hubby: no. that smell's coming from outside the car.
the kid: really?! mommy, is that true?
me: yep.
the kid: daddy, drive faster so we can get out of here. It smells like someone pooped their pants, and I don't like it.

speed limit

the kid: speed limit 70, daddy.
the hubby: oh good. that's how fast I'm going.
the kid: you're going 70?! don't go any faster, daddy. that would be bad.

the guessing game

the kid: daddy, how many letters in "hello"?
the hubby: five.
the kid: okay. (pause) daddy, I'm thinking of a five letter word.
:)

hair makes the boy

me: should I get my hair cut like yours?
the kid: no! 'cause then you'd be a boy. without a penis.

last day of school

I went to pick up the kid from school, and my heart skipped a beat when his teacher said, "bye, first grader." WOW! 

and as we were getting into the car...

the kid: I can't believe this is the last day of school!
me: I know. crazy, isn't it?
the kid: I'm going to miss coming to school.
me: me, too.
the kid: and I'm going to miss Mrs. Smith. I wish she could be my first grade teacher.
me: me, too, buddy. me, too.

best buddies

the kid was so excited to see that his "best buddy", who has been out sick the last few days, was at school today. he actually jumped out of his seat and said, "yay!" when he saw his friend. what a great way to end the school year - hanging out with his best buddy all day.

the most important lesson

the kid: mommy, God knows everything.
me: yes, He does.
the kid: and God is everywhere. all at the same time.
me: yep.
the kid: so we never have to be afraid. because he's always watching over us. 
me: that's right.
him: thank you for teaching me that. I love you, mommy. and daddy, too. because he teached me it, too.
me: you're welcome, honey. we love you, too.

*happy sigh*

dehydrated!?!

me: you need to drink your juice, honey. we don't want you to get dehydrated.
the kid: dehydrated!?! I don't want that to happen. 'cause that's when you poop a lot.
me: um, you're thinking about diarrhea. dehydrated means you don't have enough fluid in you and you get all dried up.
the kid: dried up and pooping a lot?! that's really not good.

*he drank all of his juice (gatorade) and asked for more* 

naughty vs nice

the hubby was teasing the kid...

the kid: daddy, Santa can see you, and you can get on the naughty list even when it's not Christmas.

the hubby: oh. I better be good then.

the kid: yeah, 'cause once you're on the naughty list, it's really hard to get back on the nice list. and you're getting really close, daddy. 

the hubby: I am?

the kid: yes. and I'll be sad if you're on the naughty list. so try really hard to behave. okay, daddy?

the hubby: okay. I'll try.

the kid: yay! 

God is real

the kid: mommy, God is real. 
me: yes, He is.
the kid: He doesn't let us see Him, but He always sees us. and he hears us.
me: yep.
the kid: and He watches over us. because He always loves us.
me: yes, He does.
the kid: I just wanted you to know that.

eyes wide shut

the kid: watch, daddy.
the hubby: I'm watching.
the kid: no you're not. you watch with your eyes open! you were sleeping.
the hubby: oh. I uh. um. uh
the kid: BUSTED! now pay attention, please.

setting the record straight

some of the kid's classmates got in trouble yesterday for playing in the sink at school, but they were trying to get a sticker that had come off his hand. he felt bad that they got in trouble, and he just HAD to set the record straight this afternoon so the teacher would understand the other kids were trying to help him and not just playing. 

"I HAD to tell her because she didn't know. I don't want my friends to be in trouble when they didn't be bad. because helping is GOOD. right, mommy?" 
:-)

no matter what

the kid: mommy, when I sometimes don't do what you ask, it doesn't mean I don't love you. I always love you. no matter what. I just wanted you to know that.
me: I always love you, too. no matter what.
the kid: awwwwww... thank you, mommy.

babysitting vs kidsitting

me: and April will be babysitting you, so she'll be in charge.
the kid: you mean kidsitting.
me: oh, yes. right. kidsitting.
the kid: 'cause when you have a baby, it's babysitting. but I'm a kid, so it's kidsitting.

reading is FUNdamental

the kid's teacher just called me... she couldn't wait to let me know...

they're doing assessments this week, and he has breezed through the mid-first grade level. she believes he's at end-of-1st grade level, but since he's already read 5 books to her, she's giving him a break so he can continue to do well. THIS is what happens when you have a great partnership between parents and teachers - working together to bring out and enhance a child's natural ability. 

*happy sigh*

if you ever need me...

the kid: if you ever need me when I'm not here, you can look at a picture of me or you can look at a paper with my writing on it. and then it'll be like I'm here with you.
me: thank you. that's a great idea.
the kid: and remember I love you forever. 
me: and I love you forever.
the kid: and daddy, too. 'cause we're a family.

the kid is really on a roll tonight. I think my heart is about to burst with all the lovin'!

nice mommy

the kid: you're such a nice mommy.
me: awwww, thank you.
the kid: some mommies aren't nice, and that makes me sad. but you are a nice mommy, and that makes me so happy.
me: and you are an awesome kid, and that makes me happy.
the kid: awww, thanks. 

snuggles

never be scared

the kid: mommy, you don't ever have to be scared because you have God.
me: yes, you're right.
the kid: 'cause He's always watching over us. 'cause He loves us. Isn't that awesome?
me: yes, it sure is.


snuggles

Mother's Day

the kid: mommy, do you know why I like Mother's Day?
me: no, why?
the kid: 'cause you're the best mommy ever and that makes me so happy.

yeah, my heart melted. ♥

order up!

the hubby: what do you want for dinner?
the kid: a grilled cheese that's not cooked. (a slice of cheese on a piece of bread, folded in half)

a few minutes later...
the hubby: here ya go. (ut-oh! he forgot to fold it in half!)
the kid: um, daddy? that was a nice try, but you didn't do it right. mommy, can you show him?
me: sure. (folding the bread/cheese) 

the hubby now knows the correct way to serve uncooked grilled cheese. the funny part is that the kid takes the cheese out of the bread and eats them separately. ha!

got a razor?

while watching the Ranger's game on TV...

"what's up with that pitcher? he needs to shave himself!" 

I guess the kid's not too fond of facial hair. 

baseball

the hubby and the kid are watching the Rangers game, and the kid is explaining to his daddy what's going on. I guess "Mario Super Sluggers" is more than just a video game after all. ;)

what Mavericks do

I was volunteering at the kid's school, and the Asst. Principal stopped me in the hall and told me that I should be super-proud of him. he read "a whole book" to her today, and she was really impressed with how well he reads, including using inflection/emotion. after we got home...

me: is there something you need to tell me before I open your folder?
the kid: no. I got my sticker.
me: well, Ms. O stopped me in the hall today and said she needed to talk to me about you. do you know what it was about?
the kid: no.

so I told him about our conversation, and his face lit up. the hubby and I each gave him a big hug and told him how proud we are of him for doing such a good job.

the kid: that's what Mavericks do. "I can, I must, I will do my best!"

class picture day

I helped with class picture day at the school today. the best part was hearing 13 little voices say, "hi M's mommy!" as the kid's class came in and getting hugs from some of his classmates... PRICELESS. (although I have to admit, the best hug came from the kid himself.)

shhhh...

the kid was playing the wii, and the hubby was playing a game on the ps2. I snuck into my room for some quiet time... heard the kid coming and pretended to be asleep, so he went to his daddy to ask for a snack.

"we can't bother mommy because she's sleeping. she had a rough day so we need to let her rest."

yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna keep him. ;)

mommy snuggles

the kid: mommy, can we snuggle?
me: of course we can. climb right up here, snuggle bunny.
the kid: (climbs into my lap.) (happy sigh) thank you, mommy.
me: thank you. I love snuggling with you.
the kid: and I love snuggling with you. mommy snuggles are the best snuggles.
me: (happy sigh) and so are kid snuggles.

:-)

best egg hunt ever!

the kid wanted to do an Easter egg hunt but didn't want to go where there would be a bunch of kids... so we took turns hiding eggs from each other and hunting them in various rooms of the house. he then declared "this is the best egg hunt EVER!"

whose money is it anyway?

the kid: so daddy, how do you get money for working?
the hubby: I go to work and do my best, and then they pay me.
the kid: well, even if they give the money to you, it's not all yours, you know.
me: then whose money is it?
the kid: all of us. 'cause we're a family. 

growing up

the kid: mommy. daddy. you were both very good at open house tonight. I'm very proud of you. when we get home, you'll get a surprise.
me: thank you. we tried not to embarrass you.
the kid: mommy, I knew you wouldn't embarrass me. it's daddy I wasn't too sure about. but daddy, you did a really good job. you're really growing up.
hubby: um, thanks. I think.
the kid: you're welcome.

*snicker*

tour guide

the kid was so cute at open house. he gave us a tour of his classroom, explaining each of the "stations" and various things on the walls. he proudly showed us where he sits, his "art portfolio", and a folder with some of his most recent work. he was sad when we told him it was time to go... he LOVES his classroom and his teacher. please, Lord... let it always be that way for him! 

open house

open house at the kid's school tonight. he is so excited... "I've been doing my best because I get to show you my work." 

cold feet

the kid finds it hilarious to slip his cold feet under the back of my shirt and onto my back...
me: go put some socks on.
the kid: but my feet aren't cold any more. your back warmed them up.
me: but now my back is cold.
the kid: don't worry. I'll warm it up with my feet.

takeover

the hubby went back to play a game on the ps2 while the kid was really into playing the wii. less than 5 minutes later, the kid has abandoned the wii and taken over his daddy's game. HA! 

chatterbox

the kid was talking non-stop...

me: you're a chatterbox today.
the kid: no, I didn't burp. you burped.
me: huh?
the kid: and you need to say "excuse me".
me: um, excuse me?
the kid: thanks for using your manners.

*shrug* (color me confused!)

toots and giggles

the kid crawled in bed next to me this morning and snuggled up to me with his back against mine...

the kid: (toot) (giggle)
me: (grunt)
the kid: (toot) (giggle)
me: not funny.
the kid: yes it is. (toot) (guffaw)
me: I guess you're up.
the kid: yep. I don't know what woke me up, but I'm awake.
me: maybe it was your toots.
the kid: no. I ignore my toots. and then I laugh at them.

*sigh*

eye boogers

when the kid had goop in his eye at the beginning of his pinkeye experience, I referred to it as "eye boogers". now he is obsessed with the idea of having eye boogers...

the kid: mommy, do I have eye boogers?
me (looking him in the eye): nope. 
the kid: look very closely. are you sure?
me: nope. no eye boogers. you're clear.
the kid: phew! 

firefighter truck

the kid: look! a firefighter truck! I wonder where it's going.
me: (pointing) thataway.
the kid: there must be a fire.
me: or a car accident.
the kid: that's crazy. it's a FIREfighter truck. they do fires. 
*sigh*

birthday boy?

the hubby's birthday was Saturday... the kid called him "birthday boy" all weekend. today, daddy became "NOT the birthday boy".

I can help

breezing through some new first grade sight word flash cards...

the kid: mommy, wait. this could get hard. (turns to his daddy) daddy, you might not know some of these first grade words, but that's okay. I can help you.

oh yeah, the kid is confident!

surprise party

the kid was upset because his daddy didn't get a birthday party. everyone has to have a party for their birthday. so we're having a surprise party for him when he gets home from work. just the three of us. :-)

love one another

the kid: mommy, I know you love me.
me: yes, I do. very much.
the kid: I love you, too. and do you love daddy?
me: yes, very much.
the kid: yeah, me too. and he loves us. we all love each other, isn't that awesome?
me: yeah. it makes my heart happy.
the kid: yeah. me, too. 
*happy sigh*

getting money

the kid: daddy, you get more money at work today, right?
the hubby: I earn money for every day I work, but I don't get it every day.
the kid: so when do you get more money?
the hubby: Tuesday.
the kid: how many days is it 'til Tuesday?
the hubby: three. why?
the kid: um. well. um. nothing.


I do believe something's brewing in that little head of his...

shortcut

the kid and I took the hubby to dinner to celebrate his birthday. as we were leaving the restaurant...
the kid: happy birthday, daddy! how old are you?
the hubby: do you want to count, and I'll tell you when you get there?
the kid: okay. 1, 2, 3... (keeps counting)... 23, 24. *sigh* 71,
the hubby: hey! 
the kid: well, I got tired of counting all those numbers, so I took a shortcut.
the hubby: I'll be 49.
the kid: no, I'm pretty sure 71 is right. you just forgot.

who's old?

me: daddy's birthday is tomorrow, and then he'll be old.
the kid: mommy, we've talked about this. he's not old 'cause he's not balded.
me: oh yeah. sorry. I forgot. is Pa old?
the kid: yep.
me: is Uncle Russell old?
the kid: nope.
me: is Uncle Curtis old?
the kid: no, but he's getting close.

old and bald

me: daddy's birthday is in 3 days, and then he'll be REALLY old.
the kid: he's not old 'cause he's not balded. or even almost balded. so he's not old.


apparently, you can't be old unless you're bald. :)

eye crops

the kid: mommy, stay back. I don't want you to get your eye crops on me.
me: it's called pink-eye. I use eye drops to get the yuckies out.
the kid: whatever. just keep your distance. please. 

far far away

oh the joy... I believe I have pink eye. just did the web check-in for CareNow... 


the kid: mommy, I love you, but you need to stay far far away from me. and daddy. what are you doing?
me: I'm sending a message to the doctor's office to tell them I need to go in, and they'll call me to let me know how long it will be and then again when it's my turn.
the kid: oh. well, if you're still not feeling well, you need to stay there.
me: at the doctor's?
the kid: yes. I'm serious. for real. 


yeah, I'm feeling the love. *sigh* 

becoming a leader

apparently, the kid has gotten past his shyness and is becoming more of a leader among his classmates. his teacher has told me twice this week how proud she is that he is standing up for himself as well as speaking with confidence when giving answers... and the other kids listen to him. :)

I like eggs!

the kid: do I like eggs?
me: yes. you used to eat them all the time.
the kid: well, I'll try 'em. (takes a bite.) mmmmmm! I like eggs!
me: I know.
the kid: I mean I really really like eggs. they make my tummy happy. 

reading in FUNdamental!

volunteering at the kid's school has great rewards... and today I received the best one ever! his teacher had given him a "hard" book to read, just to see how he did, and he cruised right through it. she sent him to the library (where I was working the book fair!) so he could read the book to me... and when he returned to class, she called me to gush about how proud she was of him. 


yeah, my eyes leaked. :-)

seeing is believing...

me: I'm so tired, I think my head is going to explode right off my neck.
the kid: have you ever seen someone's head explode?
me: um, no. 
the kid: then it can't be true.
me: it could happen.
the kid: uh, no. it couldn't. so don't even try it. 
me: okay, fine. no head exploding.
the kid: yeah. 'cause that's crazy.
*sigh*

fussing

the kid in super-whiny mode today. such joy.
the kid: mommy, you're taking a long tiiiiiime.
me: if you keep fussing at me, I'm not going to want to play with you.
the kid: I'm not fussing at you.
me: it sounds like fussing to me.
the kid: I'm not fussing at you. I'm just fussing.
me: well, if you keep fussing, I'm not going to want to play.
the kid: mommy, you hurt my feelings! 
UGH!

I'm sad when you're sad

I went to pick up the kid from school, and one of his classmates was crying. 


me: do you know why S is crying?
the kid: I don't know. but I think he misses his mommy.
me: poor guy. 
the kid: yeah. I don't like it when he's sad 'cause it makes me sad. 'cause he's my friend and I want him to be happy.

stained heart

the kid: Demont told a lie about David today, and it stained my heart. and it made me sad. but then he said he was sorry, so my heart feels better again.

stealing

the kid: daddy! that's my pencil.
the hubby: I know. I borrowed it. 
the kid: no you didn't 'cause you didn't ask.
the hubby: oh.you're right. I'm sorry. next time I'll remember to ask.
the kid: yeah. 'cause it's not nice when you steal things. and when you don't ask, it's stealing. so no more stealing. got it?
the hubby: um, yeah. got it.

grumpy vs. cute

me: I'm sorry I was grumpy.
the kid: that's okay. you weren't very grumpy, and you're cute. when daddy's grumpy, he's not cute.
me: what about you?
the kid: I'm always cute.

keep you forever

the kid: mommy, because I love you very much, there's something I need to give you. (kisses my cheek and rubs it in)
me: awww. thank you, sweetie. I love you very much, too.
the kid: awww, thanks. you're so sweet. I want to keep you forever.

*happy sigh*

good helper

proud mommy moment: went to pick up the kid at school, and his teacher was out today. the substitute told me, "he was so very helpful and such a delight."

you vs yourself

the kid: that wasn't you. it was yourself.
me: huh? 
the kid: mommy, don't be silly.

defining "old"

me: take it easy on me. I'm an old woman.
the kid: you're not old.
me: yes. I really am.
the kid: you can't be old 'cause you're not grandpa.

guess I'll never be old. ;-)