Kids Say the Darndest Things

After teaching for eight years I have some student's comments committed to memory. I wanted to do that with my own children. I'm lucky I can do that because I'm with them all the time. However, my memory isn't what it used to be, so I started quoting them in my notes on my phone. Here are some of those quotes for your enjoyment.

After tucking the boys into bed, my 3-year old said he wanted to sleep in our bed. My husband said that we each have our own bed to sleep in. My 4-year old chimed in with, "but you and Mommy share the same bed." My husband added that Mommies and Daddies do that, and quickly said goodnight.

My 4-year old explained foreheads to us. "Mom and Dad have a 6 head. Rosina has a 3 head, and we have a 4 head." It took us a little while to understand he was basing his numbers on how old/big our foreheads were.

My 4-year old asked, "Why do Pandas keep having babies?" It was a logical question when we were reading a Panda book, and every page had a different picture of a Mommy Panda with her baby.

"Rosina, if you roll over I'll give you a gold star on your back." said my 4-year old. He even got the gold star stickers to show her. I guess that is all the motivation he needs.

My 3-year old said, "Daddy loves green bean juice." This was after we made some green bean baby food. It did look like juice. I told him that I doubted Daddy would love that. I asked him if he would like to try it. He said, "Ummmmmm nope."

I rotate toys between our basement and living room so the boys don't get bored with them. Our basement is not a pleasant place, but the boys have started braving it down there because they know that is where I "hide" the "really cool toys." My 4-year old said this to my 3-year old, "Get a lantern to look for stuff in the basement and wash it with the hose."

"Graham has a lot more energy than I do." said my 4-year old. It's interesting to listen to their language after we have spent a weekend at their grandparents because that sounds like it could have been said by either set of grandparents.

We have an old rotary phone that the boys use to pretend to call people on, which makes it easy for me to eavesdrop on their conversations. My 3-year old said into the phone, "I go work. Bye. Muah." Muah is my version of a kissing sound. I'm not really sure who he was kissing goodbye.

When I was sick to my stomach my 3-year old came up to me and said, "Maybe this make you feel better." He said this as he started rubbing my belly. It did make me feel better.