Kalena: I wonder why rockets say 3, 2, 1, lasso?
Me (laughing): They say 3, 2, 1, blast off. Because they blast off the ground.
Kalena: Okay. 3, 2, 1, blasso!
Me: Close enough.
Me: Will, let’s pick your toys up.
Will: No way.
Or
Me: Will, come get dressed.
Will: No way.
Or
Me: Will, do you need to pee?
Will: No way.
(This is currently his standard response. To everything.)
Last night at bedtime:
Brian: Alright kids, time for bed!
Kalena: Yay! Bedtime! (This is literally what she said. I’m not exaggerating for effect or anything.)
Will (throws himself on the floor, pounds his fists on the ground and kicks his feet): I’m not tired! (Obviously said in super whiney tired voice.)
Kalena: What fun thing could I do before preschool?
(I’m guessing most families don’t struggle with needing hours of things to do before NINE AM preschool.)
Me: Why don’t you play with your toys?
Kalena: I know! I think I’ll crack open a good book!
Kalena (out of the blue): When Daniel was in your tummy you could only eat eggs!
Me: Uh, yep. Pretty much.
Kalena currently says “grown ups” like “growing ups” (although, maybe it’s more like “grow-een ups.”) She also calls “Lincoln logs” “linking logs” which is basically my favorite because they do link! It makes sense!
This is a great example of why having multiple children is great. When Will is being a (age-appropriate) pill, you can look at Kalena and be reminded that the phases will end.
As I mentioned we’ve been having hilarious conversations around here re: reproduction and B asked me the other day if she is “sending out tiny eggs” yet. EEEKS. NO. NOT FOR YEARS AND YEARS!!
Yes, I love being able to SEE that a phase will end. (Also, it’s a little funny to see it starting and think, Oh YEAH. This crap again.)
Kalena is pretty sure she needs to have a baby, so I imagine my next pregnancy will be filled with those sorts of conversations.
Crack open a good book… Hahahaha ha. That made my day.
I know! I laughed and laughed.
Your kids are the best.
I’m telling you, if we could get my kids and your kids together– constant entertainment.
I, too, have hours I need to fill before preschool. Hours that are longer than preschool itself. I FEEL YOU, ELSHA. *fistbump*
Some days I have a panicked “we need to get ready!” feeling. Then I realize we still have 2 hours.