Thursday, August 27, 2015

Topsy Turvy World

Me: Lucy, why don't you and Annie keep playing outside while I go in and start prepping dinner.
Lucy: Mom, you didn't grow up in the country, so you don't know this, but sometimes the food chain out here can get a little topsy-turvy.
Me: Oh really? How so?
Lucy: Like normally humans are supposed to be on top and eat bears, but if we stay out here - a bear might eat us. So I think we should come inside with you.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Growing Up Too Fast

Lucy: Mom, there's a boy in my class who isn't very nice to me. Can you come to school with me today?
Me: No, sweetie. Kindergarten is different than preschool. Mommies can't come along with you. This is an important part of growing up - learning who is nice and who isn't, who you want to spend time with, and how to stand up for yourself, or find an adult to tell if something is really wrong.
Lucy: Mom! I'm just in Kindergarten! I'm not going to college!

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Toe Police

Me: Lucy, stop putting the broccoli between your toes and then eating it!  That's gross.
Lucy: Will the police come and put me in the back of their car if I put broccoli between my toes?
Me: No.
Lucy: Then do I HAVE to stop?

Monday, August 10, 2015

You need to know something about me ...

Lucy: "Mom, you need to know something about me."
Me: "Yes?"
Lucy: "I'm NOT an armadillo."
Me:  "Yep, I know."
Lucy:  "That's why I'm not good at somersaults."