Me: Thanks so much for taking such good care of your baby sister while I was upstairs. Five-year-old: I really held the tent up, didn’t I? Me: You mean held the fort down? Five-year-old: Yeah that, too.
The Best Purchase I’ve Made in a Long Time
“Mommy, can I vacuum some more?” “Knock yourself out, kiddo.”
Now You Know One Task My Perfectionism Overlooks
Five-year-old: Mommy, if you want, I could show you how to make a bed properly someday.
Nature Study
5-year-old, referring to the ubiquitous white blossoms of Bradford pear trees: Mommy, those flowers sure are pretty, but they smell like butt. No argument there. Those blossoms are rather rank. But a gentle reminder to my little lady is necessary that we really ought to say “bottom” instead of “butt” when referring to the fragranceRead the whole post >>
It’s Hot in Here
I promise to never, ever take the gift of air conditioning for granted again. It’s a sweltering 85 degrees here in Georgia. Our thermostat says it’s about 86 degrees in our cozy townhome. That’s a sticky 86 degrees, too. Our air conditioning has gone kaput. “Let’s pretend we’re in a jungle,” I say to myRead the whole post >>
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