Wordless Wednesday - Puddles

Twenty-One Questions to Ask Your Kids

Tonight we squeezed in this little Q&A with my darlings as we were wrapping up with dinner and getting baths ready. The idea came from Mama Pea's blog, and her kids' answers are hilarious.

1. What is something Mommy always says to you?

Emily:  "Don't go pee pee in your pull up tonight."

Jake: "Stop!"

2. What makes Mommy happy?

Emily:  When I don't go pee pee in my pull up.

Jake: Me.

3. What makes Mommy sad?

Emily:  When I don't give you a hug.

Jake: Me

4. How does Mommy make you laugh?

Emily:  Tickle me.

Jake: Tickle me.

5. What was Mommy like as a child? 

Emily:  You liked being tickled.

Jake: Me.

6. How old is Mommy?

Emily:  57

Jake: 3

7. How tall is Mommy? 

Emily:  50 inches

Jake: Big...No, wittle.

8. What is Mommy’s favorite thing to do?

Emily:  Do the laundry.

Jake: Play with sissy.

9. What does Mommy do when you’re not around?

Emily:  Do laundry.

Jake: Say goodbye.

10. If Mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?

Emily:  No, not that one Next question.

Jake: --

11. What is Mommy really good at?

Emily:  Doing laundry and not cheating at Mancala.

Jake: Toys.

12. What is Mommy not very good at?

Emily:  Making good smoothies.

Jake: Ummm...being silly.

13. What does Mommy do for her job?

Emily:  Work.

Jake: Dancing.

14. What is Mommy’s favorite food?

Emily:  Corn and meat and meatloaf. 

Jake: Cheese.

15. What makes you proud of Mommy?

Emily:  Not cheating at Mancala.

Jake: Singing,

16. If Mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be?

Emily:  Minnie Mouse

Jake: Dancing.

17. What do you and Mommy do together?

Emily:  Play at the park and ride our bikes and sing "Stuck Like Glue."

Jake: Dancing.

18. How are you and Mommy the same?

Emily:  We have the same hair sometimes.

Jake: Big.

19. How are you and Mommy different?

Emily:  You are big and I am small.

Jake: *Gagging noise* ???

20. How do you know Mommy loves you? 

Emily:  Because sometimes we listen.

Jake: Dancing.

21. Where is Mommy’s favorite place to go?

Emily:  McDonald's to get a salad.

Jake: Sonic

Things I've Said

Life with kids is unpredictable, crazy, lovely, and fulfilling. But mostly crazy. I thought it would be interesting to catalog the things I find myself saying over the week in response to the things my darlings do or say.

I'd be happy to explain the context of any of these quotes if you're curious, but I think the mystery is part of the humor.

Here goes, in no specific order.

"Jake, why did you pee in that top hat?"

"If you're going to eat peanut butter out of a bowl, at least use a spoon."

"I hope your dog won't eat poopy chonies."

"Tall skinny mocha with a pump of toffee nut." (about 4 times)

"Come here so I can smell your mouth."

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Something to Watch

Yosemite HD from Project Yosemite on Vimeo.

How do I forget that this wonder is only an hour away?