Lucy the Chatterbox

Molly and I were snuggling in the Lay-Z-Boy. Lucy saw, and came up quite upset.

Lucy: Muck! I need Muck and schnuggles!

I LOVE how much she is talking these days. It's a relief for both of us to be able to communicate better, and I'm impressed at how she's developing syntax as well as vocabulary.

In honor of Thanksgiving, Lucy lays out her ideal feast:

To recap, she wants her Daddy, to watch a show (babies = baby signing time), and have strawberries, popcorn, juice, crackers, and noodles.

Lucy Plays with a Bag

This is why kids don't need fancy toys:

Molly highlights 10/10/11

Molly: I have a bad tummy ache.

Me: Oh, well the best thing you can do is go to bed.

Molly: Um... actually the white blood cells are making the tummy ache go away!

I think she picked this up from Sid the Science Kid (great show!).

Molly finished going potty and we had the following conversation:
Molly: We don't eat poop.

Me: No, that's really gross.

Molly: But sometimes, animals move poop.

Me: What?

Molly: You know... like beetles.
I have no idea where my 4 year old learned about dung beetles 0_o

Molly was serving Daddy Toddler tea from her tea pot.

Molly: Do you see those pink bumps on my tea pot?

Daddy: Yes.

Molly: Don't worry, it's not chicken pox... it's just nipples.

A few highlights: 10/1/11

Molly (to me while her birthday cake is baking): I changed my mind mom. I want Hello Kitty cupcakes again.

Me: It's to late sweetie.

Molly: No it's not, it's just morning!

Molly (to her baby doll): Awww... Sweet baby, you look just like your daddy.

(this is what she hears people say to Lucy constantly)

Lucy hams it up for the camera:

A few highlights from the past week: 9/22/11

Molly: I think the dish ran away with the spoon because they were afraid the cow would fall on them...

Molly: Daddy, help me put my clothes on.

Daddy: My hands are gross and greasy right now.

Molly: Can I smell them?

Signing Time finished and Lucy said (clear as day) "Is it all done?". She's also started saying "I see you!" and "Mine ___".

Molly called Daddy Toddler into the bathroom.

Molly: Look daddy! I can do it like a grown-up!

She proceeds to take of her clothes, climb on a stool in front of the toilet, and act like she's going to pee standing up. Luckily, Daddy stopped her in time...

Overheard at the Doctor's Office

At the doctor's office, a mom with two little kids sat next to us. The oldest was probably 2 1/2. He noticed two women who walked in wearing a hajib. After considering them for a moment, he turned to his mom and loudly asked "Is that baby Jesus?". They were across a very crowded waiting room, so I don't think they heard.

This reminds me of the time Molly accompanied me to a doctor's appointment. As we waited in line, Molly said "Look Mommy! It's Captain Feathersword?". I turned to see a man with a black eye patch sitting across the waiting room. Hoping he hadn't heard, I told her to be quiet. She yelled "Mommy, I think he's a PIRATE!".

What was the most embarrassing thing your toddler said in a public place?

Molly Starts Preschool

Molly: Guess what? I start preeschool tomorrow

Uncle Toddler: What? I don't believe you! You were just born!

Molly::starts genuinely crying::

Uncle Toddler: What's wrong?

Molly: You don't believe me!

Molly started Pre-k3 today.

Leaving the nest:

She had a great time and didn't want to leave when it was over.

On an unrelated note, here's a cute picture of the girls in their kitchen "tent":