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."
"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."
"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."
"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.
July 18, 2012
Was eavesdropping on 8 year olds discussing politics in my backseat during carpool today. Consider the world's problems solved.
July 17, 2012
When the 2 year old wanted to hold the dog's leash this morning, I wasn't too surprised to see the dog take him for a walk instead.
July 14, 2012
That awkward moment when the parents get home and you can't decide whether to greet them at the door or act like you're in the middle of something important when they walk in...
July 13, 2012
So there's now popsicle all over my back seat. But "don't worry" the 8 year olds reassure me, "cause it's sugar-free."
July 12, 2012
"Miss Holly, I better get dinner in the next 5 minutes or you don't want to know what'll happen." - boy, 8
"Actually, I'd really like to see what happens when you don't even get dinner tonight."
"Oh. Ok, well, just whenever it's ready."
"Actually, I'd really like to see what happens when you don't even get dinner tonight."
"Oh. Ok, well, just whenever it's ready."
July 3, 2012
2 year old boy spent the morning gasping in mock surprise at his bedroom every time he opened his door.
June 30, 2012
An 8 year old I watch gave a petition of over 300 signatures to his principal demanding more recess. And got it. I don't know whether to be proud or scared.
June 22, 2012
I'm starting to get worried - this 1 year old's favorite activity is to wipe down his toys.
June 21, 2012
I was playing tag with a little one this morning and surprised him so badly that he got the hiccups. I win.
June 20, 2012
That awkward moment when the exterminator at the door mistakes you for the mom of the kids hanging all over you.
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