Tag Archives: Vocabulary

On a hard day’s work: “Maleficent pricked all those fingers and now she’s tired.” On me pulling her out of a cage of pillows so that we can go to the superrmarket: “I don’t like being un-trapped.” On Daddy casting … Continue reading →

On big sisterly advice: “Listen to all the stars of life, Gabriel, and you get to throw up in the air.” On her observations about growing, gleeful: “Look at my butt. It keeps getting bigger and bigger.” On getting into … Continue reading →

On things you don’t want to hear when you know she has a plate of tomatoes: “I made juice.” On how she knows she doesn’t like that soup: “When I was in your belly, I grabbed some food and tasted … Continue reading →

On things you might overhear her say while playing: “If you prick my finger one more time …” On why she loves her teacher: “She honors me very nicely.” On her surprise at the directness of our travel plans: “Not … Continue reading →

On her doll’s home situation: “I’m going to change Saffron to a different family.” On what could be the headlines on a fashion magazine: “No one will know that I am ever mad. Someone will know that I am beautiful.” … Continue reading →

On me standing quietly, wearing my “where’s-the-please” face in response to her demand for milk on her cereal: “You got it. It’s right there. Go.” On conflict resolution: “If bad guys come into my club, I’ll put a sword in … Continue reading →

On what the stuffed poodle she’s shoving into a purse is saying: “Goodbye, Abigail! Thanks for the enjoyment outside!” On why I can’t play with her: “I don’t need a papa. I’ve got another spare one in my house.” On … Continue reading →

On the meaning of her love for Gabe: “I love you so much. I won’t throw you out in the trash!” On gender difference: “Only mans don’t smell good. Not the girls!” On dealing with canines: “Let’s run past those … Continue reading →