Some cute kid stuff

It’s been a long time since I documented some of the cute things my kids have said…. a really really long time! I looked back.... some of the last posts were HERE and HERE and HERE. Could it be possible that they haven’t said or done anything cute in 2 years? I think I just stopped writing things down. I feel bad. Now they’re getting older and funny things aren’t said as often. But I have been able to capture a some….

Grant: My stomach aches, I think I’m going to have diarrhea.

Jefferson: do you know why they call it ‘diarrhea’? because you feel like you’re going to DIE!

Me (when talking to Reagan about princesses): Someday when you get married you will be a princess.

Reagan: yes, when I marry Daddy

Me: well, daddy is already married. I’m his princess

Reagan: no, that’s no fair. You have to share Daddy. When I grow up it will be my turn to marry him, okay? Remember, "take turns" (said in the tone I always use).

Jefferson has pulled out his tools and started making things again. After listening to hammering for entire afternoons, I need an ibuprofen, but I guess it's a small price to pay. It keeps them busy. They're latest project... Guns! Really? I bit my tongue. 

One night Shawn asks: Grant, what do you want for dinner?

G: (thinking) I don’t know, I’ll have to check the menu

(we have never had a menu)

Me: Reagan, how did that makeup get all over your lips?

Reagan: oh, it must of just falled there somehow

Reagan: Mom, the boys are being naughty. Please call the police and put them in jail.

We were at the thriftstore (shocker) when Reagan ran up to me really excited, "mommy, you HAVE to come see something." She drags me over to the shoe racks and points, "look, they are real Cinderella glass shoes....and they fit me, see." (Have I told you yet that she is obsessed with Cinderella?) I bought her the shoes. I regret that choice every single day. She wears these EVERYWHERE! and EVERYDAY! It's cute.... and it's annoying. She pretends to loose one, then try it on my feet. She'll put it back on her own foot, and squeal with delight because it fits (which is cute). But they're heels and she doesn't walk very quickly in them (which is annoying). But for a smile like this, I don't have to be in a hurry.


At dinner, the kids are always asking us where our food originates from. One night,
Jefferson: where does rice come from?
Me: China
Grant: where is China?
Me: it’s all the way on the other side of the world
Reagan: hey, no, I have a va-China right here (pointing to her lap)

Yesterday, Jefferson got his very own library card. The only requirement to get the card was that he had to be able to write his full name (which is pretty long) in a small space. He did it... and was thrilled! I think he was a little shocked, because while at the library he asked me a dozen times, "so, can I really check out any book I want?" He holds onto this thing like it's a winning lottery ticket. And the cutest part, is when the librarian asked him what he wanted his password to be, he said, "Nana." that should make my mom happy.

 
Shawn: The prophet holds all the keys to the priesthood...
Jefferson (interrupting): I know, I know…. He can open any door he wants

Grant: I’m 5 years old. Before that I was 4 years old. Before that… 3, 2, 1 years old. Before that I was Tummy Years Old.

Our family started working on this puzzle one Sunday... we did the outline. Since then, Grant has taken over and almost finished the thing.

This is how far he's gotten, as of today. There are 750 pieces. Go Grant!

When talking about temples I said to the kids: Our family is sealed for all eternity
Grant: AND BEYOND! (in a deep voice)

Jefferson lost his 6th tooth earlier this week. We were in a hurry to leave, so I had him quickly rinse his mouth, and stick the tooth in a bag. I forgot about it. 3 days later, Jefferson came up to me holding the tooth. "Mommy, I put my tooth under my pillow every night, and the tooth fairy still hasn't come." Oh my goodness! It was one of those "Awful Mom" moments. I had to think of some excuse, and quick. "I wonder if she's had a hard time finding you because we moved" He bought it! So Jefferson typed an email to the Tooth Fairy telling her his new address, and we sent it. She found the house that night, thankfully!
Here's his toothless 7 year old mouth.


I love these little rascals. They sure make life interesting. My goal is to listen closer... and document better, so we can always remember their little thoughts..... They're too valuable not to.