Sarah says:

“We’re going to walk around some cemetery now.” I’m sure there’s nothing interesting to see there. Teenagers.

Amy says

One day last week, I asked Sarah to make Amy’s bed. Sarah thought she would be funny and spread half a dozen blankets out on Amy’s bed. “It looks like a princess bed now.” Amy tilted her head and squinted her eyes at Sarah. I chimed in with “You’ll be just like ‘The Princess and […]

Sarah says

6:30 – Tell Sarah to wake up. 6:40 – Tell Sarah to wake up. 6:50 – Tell Sarah to wake up. 7:00 – Tell Sarah to wake up. 7:15 – 7:40 Sarah gets out of the bed and complains. She brushes her hair every time she walks past the mirror, puts her clothes on, refuses […]

Amy says

“I’m ready and when I’m ready, EVERYBODY’S ready.” * It is less than an hour until Kindergarten Roundup at our elementary school. The paperwork is filled out, documents are collected and Amy is begging to leave. * My brothers will understand this and may feel nausea at hearing the words from a 4-year-old girl.

Sarah says

Sarah: “That shoe would look much better if you let me fix it.” Me: “Fix it?” Sarah: “I could just use sharpies on it if you want.” Me: “You mean you want to doodle on my shoe?” Sarah: “Of course!” Me: “No. Leave my ugly shoe alone. I’m too old for shoes with scribbles.” Sarah: […]

LOST quickies

I can’t post my thoughts on last night’s episode until Doug watches it, so here are some Sarah quotes. “Did you see that?!? I knew they were gonna tell us why he was in a wheelchair, but, did you see that? I did not see that coming.” “How did he get there? How long has […]

Amy’s really an 8-y-o boy

Amy: “Look at me again Daddy.” Doug: “Amy, I can’t keep looking at you while I’m driving. I have a duty as the driver to be diligent and …” insert long Doug lecture here Amy: “snicker, snicker, snort” Doug: “What’s so funny?” Amy: “You said doody.” She’s ready for kindergarten.

Sarah says

“I’ve only been in the bath for 30 minutes so far. This is a quick bath.” The girl could blow away in a strong wind. Why can’t she soap herself in 15 minutes?