October 30, 2013

We came home in time for lunch and I said that y'all could watch a show during lunch.  BUT, I said there would only be one and you both had to agree on it.  While Emily was shouting for Wild Kratts, you were begging for Super Why.  After a minute, Emily said, "okay, Super Why."  You immediately responded, "that makes me SO happy!!!"  You were so excited and said, "thank you, that makes me so happy, Emiwy!"  Emily's response... "you're welcome.  When you are happy that makes me happy."  Awwww.

October 28, 2013

Today we drove in the parking lot for Trader Joe's but had to turn back out to go to Ralphs.  You told me, "I am fwustwated cuz I want to go to Twader Joe's, not the gwocewy store."  (insert furrowed brow)

October 25, 2013

This morning you got your flu shot.  After she stuck you, you started crying and then cried out, "they gave me owies!"

Just now I told everyone that I was going upstairs to get changed for our family walk.  Your response, "don't go without me (self correct) us."

October 7, 2013

You are always listening - even when not being spoken to directly.

Tonight Emily referred to her fork as a dingle hopper like Scuttle in the Little Mermaid.  She was telling a tale (to herself) and said, "...and he said, that's a dingle hopper."  Unfamiliar with that movie, you interjected, "And he said, that's a fork, I mean."  You spoke as if you were Emily correcting herself.  It was very funny and very smart of you.

October 23, 2013

I just went into your room and it was dark.  When I picked you up (my turn to sing songs) you said, "sing me a song pwease, Mama."  I asked, "how did you know it was Mama?"  You said, "when you came in."  I asked, "did you see me or could you smell me?"  Your answer, "smell you."  Of course I asked what I smell like and you answered, "quesadilla." (That happens to be your favorite food, so I'll take it.)  I  was interested in hearing more so I asked you about everyone else...

Everett - "quesadilla"
Daddy - "french toast with cheese on top"
Emily - "bananas and grapes"

I will have to check in on the rest of the family later...  :)

October 22, 2013

Today I took a few animal crackers with 2 surprises as an after school snack/tide you two over while we run an errand snack when we picked up Emily.  When I pulled you out of the car at Emily's school you only had the two hidden chocolate almonds left in the bottom of the bowl.  You had pointedly saved them for last and as we approached the car to get back in you said (in a bit of a panic), "I don't want you to eat my chocolate, it's very special. It's very special for me, Emily!!"

October 21, 2013

Today we went back in to Party City where we had seen an electronic talking witch a week ago.  You do not like those Halloween decorations and so you worked very hard to give a WIDE berth around the witch.  You actually had to weave your way through some displays to make your way to me because I had walked by the witch to exit.  As you caught up to me and held my hand as we walked out the door, you said, (pant pant pant) "that was CrAzY!!!"

October 16, 2013

Today you told me, "I like Buzz, he's my favorite guy."

October 15, 2013

This evening we were at the park for playgroup.  You were kicking a softball all around on the sidewalk (it rolls better there than on the grass) and it rolled into the parking lot.  I told you that you couldn't go get it but as I went out to retrieve the ball I asked where it was.  I loved your response, "I see it nowhere!"

October 15, 2013

I was just putting you down for nap and as you rested your head on me I said, "are you tired? You had a big day today! ... We turned your chair around, you ate a big lunch..."  That's when you interjected, "and I got donuts at music class!"  Yes, yes you did.  It's funny what leaves an impression.

October 14, 2013

I just went in to get you up from your nap...

Everett: I don't want to go to Trader Joe's again.
Mama: You don't want to go to Trader Joe's?
Everett: No.  I don't want to go to Trader Joe's.
Mama: Why?
Everett: One time (a staple answer to "why" or "how" questions).
Mama: Why don't you want to go to Trader Joe's?
Everett: Because.  Because.  The witch is in Trader Joe's.
Mama: No. The witch was next door.  The witch isn't in Trader Joe's, it is in the party store.
Everett: The witch was standing and talking.  (Halloween decoration)
Mama: Okay, you don't want to see the witch again?
Everett: I just want to stay home.

October 13, 2013

I just got you up and out of bed and asked if you wanted to go with Daddy, Mama, and Emily to the pumpkin patch.  You said, "yes, I want to go with you guys."  Then you told me (not ready for the day yet), "you need to get dressed first."  I questioned you and you said, "your shirt.  You need to put a shirt on and you need some pants on."

October 10, 2013

Our conversation on the changing table...

Everett: What is that?  What is Emily doing?
Mama: She is playing Rapunzel.
Everett: She is playing Rapunzel?  Can I watch?
Mama: Sure
Everett: Okay. Soon as I get my diaper changed.

You have such command over the language...

October 10, 2013

Today you did NOT want to go to MOPS.  It is just your third time, it is every other week, and a lot of the kids in your classroom cry... you kept telling me, "I don't want to go to school!  I want to stay with you!  I want to go home!"  It was heartbreaking but I left you in there anyway.  When I returned to pick you up, you showed me your great artwork.  You had colored and placed some stickers on a paper.  You counted the birdies for me (though you counted 4 and there were only 3).  Then, as we were leaving I asked to to tell your teachers good bye and thank you.  You did.  But you also added, "thank you for changing my poo-poo!"  <3

October 8, 2013

Today you didn't take a nap but chewed up your binky instead.  Those 2 year molars are really giving you a hard time and messing with your naps too!!  This is the second binky you have bitten through and this time took the entire tip off - didn't have to finish it off with scissors.

Anyway, when bedtime rolled around you were WAY tired and really fragile - NOT a good state to handle a binky-less night.  (I wasn't going to make you... we didn't take it away from Emily til she was 3 so you are safe for a while.)  Of course you were falling apart and crying, "I want it back!  I want to get it back.  My blue binkyyyyyyyyyyyy."  When your travel binky appeared, you giggled and eagerly stuck it in your mouth and immediately said, "I feel calmer."  "I feel better."

You are too much.  Calmer?!  xo