Allison-ism

Allison was trying to explain something to us and she kept saying this lady was a sidekick. That description just did not fit with the rest of the story. Finally it hit me ... she meant psychic, not sidekick!

Elliana - 7 yrs

My friend found it hard not to laugh when she was explaining to her kids the art of brushing teeth. She explains, "I AM NOT THE MAID and not required to clean the spit out of the sink after you brush your teeth!" Elliana replies, very innocently and honestly, under her breath, "more like the devil than the maid". My friend said "Oh my, oh my!" and sent her to the timeout chair. With chin on her chest Elliana walked to the chair saying "I wish I would have thinked before I talked". I am sure in her lifetime she will say that many more times, we can all attest to that! ; )

Braeden - 5yrs

Braeden, Matthew, Louis and I were playing chinese checkers. As the game progressed Matthew noted that I had Braeden blocked. He said, "Braeden, Grandma has you blocked". Braeden's face went white and he cupped his head in his hands, just so bummed and he said, "BLOCKED BY A GWILL!" (Gwill is girl in Braedenese)

Blake - September 2008

Bunni's family is not one that eats at the dinner table as a group much so holiday meals are an anomaly for the kids. One evening Blake told Bunni, "I want to have one of those meals where all the food is on the table!"

Chuck - November 2008

Laverne said she was babysitting Chuck and he was up very late. At 1030pm she told him, "Chuck, you need to go to bed before Mom gets home or when she gets here she will say "GRAAAAAANNY!" Chuck said, "She can't get mad at you ... you are her mother!"

Matthew - 7 yrs

It is getting pretty cold outside and so Matthew came in the house to add a few layers. Jennifer felt like it was sufficient and he headed out. After only a short time he came back in and Jennifer said "What's wrong?" He said, "That world is too cold outside!"