things heard around my house: February 2013

Joshua:  Have you ever heard of this thing, like where you can make up your own holiday and then celebrate it?

Me:  No, I haven’t.

Joshua:  Well, I was thinking that I would choose a “Caring for your Siblings Day” and celebrate it on February 18th ALLLL day long.

Kaylee:  NO! NO!  I have a better idea!!!!   Let’s have a “Sister’s Day.”  Like Mother’s Day, but for sisters.

Joshua:  I think “Caring for your Siblings” is a better holiday.

Kaylee: NO!  Sisters!!!!!

….and I guess that’s why there is no national “Sibling Day”.  Because siblings just can’t agree.

Kaylee:  When I grow up, I want to have a pet parrot.

Grace:  Me too!

Me:  What tricks would you teach your parrot?

Kaylee:  To play dead!

Joshua:  (in disgust)  Parrots can’t play dead.

Kaylee:  Yes they can.  They put their feet up in the air.  I’ve seen one before!

Kaylee:  Boys think that babies come out of a magic portal.

Joshua:  No I don’t!  I think they come out of your hinder.   (maybe he’s been spending time with Jen Mura, as “hinder” is her favorite word.)

Grace, looking at my engagement ring:  I like your wring, mommy.

Me:  Thanks!  Daddy gave it to me.

Grace, in awe:  In real life?

Me:  Yup!  In real life.