Mysteries of Life

My son, on seeing paws poking out the hole of a cardboard box: “That cat gets into that box every day ON PURPOSE. I can’t figure it out. It’s just a box.”

We Need A New Piano

 ”It’s hard to play this one with my skates on.”

“Mom I want to be called Crowbar.  CB for short.”

Big Boy Pants

Conversation with my 3 year old son: “When are you going to be a big boy?” “I am a big boy.” “No, I mean when are you going to be a big boy and wear big boy underwear and pee in the toilet all the time?” “Oh Mom, just drop it!”

With a Dash of Fur

just overheard her son talking to the cat: “Aw, you got my cheese stick all furry.”

Blood type

My Husband helping with homework: “Ok, everyone’s blood type is different. Even if you’re related it can be different. So what is your blood type?” Kids with blank stares—  “What? You guys don’t even know your blood type??” Son, straining with hand raised: “Oh! Mine is red…

Great Grandma’s 100th Birthday Recital

My son: “I don’t think that’s a good idea for me to play.”  “I think you’ve got great talent, just like Great Grandma.”  “Well, my guitar is at Joey’s and all I know how to play on piano is Only the Good Die Young.”

Almost Coal For You

My 5yr old informs me I was “almost on the naughty list”. He refused to go into details…

Still Not Today

Just spoke to my 2 year old. She is despondent because today is not her birthday.

Leaving Sunday School

I was caught as a young child walking out of Sunday School saying, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus… That’s all they ever talk about is Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.”