Aug 31, 2012

"Miss Holly, you really should clean your car. We sure have spilled a lot of stuff back here..." - boy, 8

Aug 29, 2012

A 2 year old and I invented a game called "Whack It" this morning. It's a mix between hockey and golf - pretty self-explanatory.

Aug 24, 2012

A normal afternoon of carpool eavesdropping...
"You know, Jewish people don't believe in Santa Claus." - boy, 8
"Yes they do! I know they do!" - boy, 7
"Ok, fine. They might believe in Santa but they definitely don't believe in reindeer."

Aug 20, 2012

"Miss Holly, you better not get married." - girl, 4
"And why not?"
"Cause I can't go bein' your flower girl. It's too much work."

Aug 17, 2012

"Miss Holly, let's play four square! I get to be in the king square, you have to start in the trash square." - boy, 7
"But I don't want to be trash..."
"Ok. We can call it recycling."

Aug 14, 2012

I've learned that when there are three kids in the house, the scariest sound is silence.

Aug 11, 2012

I think we should all celebrate birthdays like 2 year olds. I've lost count of how many times this little boy has sung Happy Birthday to himself.

Aug 7, 2012

That awkward moment at the park when you're told the little boy looks just like you...