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.