Chick-Fil-A

(Sitting at the dinner table with Ally)

Ally - Ashlyn, do you know what 1 + 1 equals?

A - Chick-Fil-A!

Haha...she may have a way with words, but her math skills are definitely lacking!

Ice Tag

Thanksgiving brought the opportunity to spend time with family that we rarely get to see. Ashlyn enjoyed playing/learning new games with her cousins.

A - Hey Ally, you want to play that ice game with me?
Ally - Huh, Ashlyn? What are you saying?
A - You know, that game of ice.
M - Ashlyn, are you talking about "freeze tag"?
A - Yeah! Ally, you want to play ice tag?

Anxious for an invite

A - Mommy, what kind of birthday party do you think Jesus has in Heaven?
M - I really couldn't say, Ashlyn.
A - I am just so nervous.
M - Nervous? What do you mean?
A - I'm so nervous that I won't get invited to His party!

Our favorite colors

Ashlyn praying about going to Heaven

A - God, I would really like it if you could make my bed pink. Maybe even make my blanket on the bed pink. Oh, and for Mommy, could you give her a red bed? She just LOVES the color red! And for Daddy, could you make his bed green? (Pause)....Yeah, I know that they are supposed to sleep in the same bed, but just this once, could you make them two different beds so they can both have their favorite colors?

Haha...I guess God must have "reminded" her in the middle of her prayer that we share a bed :)

Feeling left out

Matt stayed with the girls while I went to a small group. Matt was singing to Addelyn-Kate while Ashlyn sat close by and listened.

Matt (singing) - "Hush, little baby, don't say a word,
Daddy's going to buy you a mockingbird.

If that mockingbird won't sing,
Daddy's going to buy you a diamond ring.

If that diamond ring turns brass,
Daddy's going to buy you a looking glass.

If that looking glass gets broke,
Daddy's going to buy you a billy goat.

(Ashlyn jabs Matt in the back to interrupt his singing)

Ashlyn - Well Daddy, what's left to buy for me?

Bethlehem

(Discussing the Christmas story)

A - Momma, how could Mary have a baby when she wasn't married to Joseph?
M - Well...that was God's plan for her.
A - That is not right to have a baby before you get married. Was God mad at Mary?
M - No. He wasn't mad because he was the one who allowed her to have Jesus.
A - Momma? Does God make all girls who are having a baby travel to Bethlehem if they aren't married?

God's sense of humor

I always make Ashlyn stand on the white lines in store parking lots while I get Addelyn-Kate out of her carseat. I have told her that those are her lines.

I took her to Kroger where the lines happen to be yellow, instead of white.

(Pulling her out of the car and setting her on the yellow line)

A - Well, would ya look at that right there? Isn't God funny like that to change the white lines to yellow...you know, just like He is changing the color of the leaves.

Redefining sin

We have a new dog! He is a chocolate lab and his name is Charlie Brown.
Charlie has decided that he likes to use the bathroom in the garage, which is definitely NOT ok.

Matt and Ashlyn opened the garage door to go outside, and right at their feet was a "present".

Matt - Oh, Ashlyn! Do you see that?
A - Yeah, Daddy.
Matt - Ashlyn, do you know what that is?
A Ohhh Daddy, that...that right there...that is SIN!

Glue

M - Ashlyn! Get off Momma. You are going to break me!
A - Oh that's okay. If I break you, we can just glue you back together!
M - Glue me back together? What kind of glue are you going to use?
A - Well "people" glue, of course!

Far From Perfect

The song "You make beautiful things out of the dust..." came on the radio. Ashlyn began to ask me questions about what that meant.

M - Do you remember Adam and Eve?
A - Yes. They lived in the Garden of Eden.
M - That's right. This song talks about when God made Man and Woman. God created man out of the dust of the earth. He then used Adam's rib to create Eve. Everything was perfect! Adam and Eve lived in a world without sin until they disobeyed God.
A - Um...Momma, everything was NOT perfect.
M - Well, before they sinned, it was.
A - Nuh-uh.
M - What do you mean?
A - Momma! They were walking around with their clothes off!

Shocked

(Just pulling into church)

A - Mommy, are we here on time or are we late like normal?
M - Ashlyn, we happen to be EARLY this morning!
A - (Gasps) THAT.IS.SHOCKING!!!

Martha

When I'm driving, Ashlyn seems to have this 6th sense of whether or not I am going too fast.

A - Mommy, are you going the speed limit?
M - Yes, Ashlyn. I am going the speed limit.
A - It doesn't feel like it.
M - Well, I am.
(a few minutes later)
A - Are you still going the speed limit?
M - Well, now I'm not.
A - You need to slow it down there, Martha.
M - Martha? Don't you mean, Momma?
A - No. I mean Martha. Like the one in the bible. She was running around like a chicken with her head cut off - just going way too fast. You are being like her!

Dragons and Snakes (that's what little girls are made of?)

Ashlyn has a special little friend at MDO that she is quite attached to. This friend happens to be a little boy. (I will call him "John")

M - Did you have fun on the playground today?
A - Yeah, Mommy!
M - What did you do?
A - Well me and John played dragons!
M - Dragons? What do the dragons do?
A - They chase all of the princesses!
M - Well Ashlyn, you are a little girl. You should be a princess, not a dragon. Little girls are sweet and gentle, like a a little princess.
A - Oh, but I wasn't a dragon.
M - No? So you were a princess?
A - Oh no Mommy. I was a snake!
M - Ashlyn! Girls aren't little snakes either!
A - Don't worry, Momma. I was a sweet, little girl snake!

A Prayer by Ashlyn

(Opening the Bible and reading/praying)

A - Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph. He grew up and never disobeyed his Mommy or Daddy. He died on the cross to pay for my sins. He was buried and the rose from the dead. Now He is in Heaven. He is getting a pink princess room ready for me. In Jesus Name, Amen!

Rod of Discipline

After a nasty display of disobedience and disrespect towards me last night, I told Ashlyn that she would be getting spanked. Here are her thoughts on the matter:

A - Mommy, you really need to talk to Jesus about this spanking thing.
M - What do you mean?
A - Well spanking is mean and the bible says be kind one to another. When you don't listen to the bible, that is sin. So you better talk to Jesus about being like satan.

Good grief! I teach her bible verses to HELP her obey, not argue a case against spanking!

I told her she was going to learn a NEW bible verse this week. Proverbs 22:15 says, "Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him."

He's Where?

We were on our way to church when Ashlyn suddenly proclaims from the backseat

A - Jesus rose from the dead!
M - I know Ashlyn! He is alive and well!
(Ashlyn waves her little finger at me)
A - Nuh-uh momma, He is NOT in hell!!!
M - I didn't say "hell", I said "well".
A - Oh. Good. 'Cause He is actually in Heaven.

Too juicy

Ashlyn and I were talking about her bible story from MDO.

A - Jesus fed 5,000 people Momma.
M - I know! Isn't that neat?
A - Yeah, He broke the loaves into pieces. But He didn't break the fish and I'm really glad.
M - Why is that?
A - Well, if he had broken the fish in to, all the juices would have come out and that would be disgusting.

There is none righteous, no not one (not even Mommy!)

In trying to ready both the girls for bed, I had to use a very stern voice towards Ashlyn on more than one occasion. She was definitely not being obedient the first time.

As we lay in her bed and get ready to pray, Ashlyn lets me know that I am the one who needs prayer ;)

A - Mommy, you need to tell Jesus you are sorry for using ugly words at me in the bathroom.
M - What do you mean Ashlyn?
A - You were being mean to me when I was getting ready for bed.
M - Do you mean my voice sounded unkind?
A - Yes. That is not very nice and you need to ask Jesus to forgive you.
M - Ashlyn, mommmy was not using unkind words. I was just telling you what you needed to do to be ready for bed. You weren't listening, so I had to make my voice sound different to get your attention.
A - Well Mommy, the Bible says that ALL have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God, so you need to ask Jesus to forgive you.

Healer

M - Who do we need to pray for tonight?
A - We need to pray for Addelyn Kate momma.
M - You are right. Do you remember what is wrong with her?
A - She has a double ear confection. But it's okay.
M - Why is it okay?
A - Because God is the great healer mommy, and He can fix that for us.

I love to hear my girl speak truth!

Hellfire and Brimstone

I overheard this "conversation" Ashlyn was having with her teddy bear.

A - Teddy Bear, do you love Jesus?

(I suppose Teddy Bear said no. WRONG ANSWER!)

A- Well, I guess you are just going to die and go to hell...to live with satan!

Sleeping Beauty

(Ashlyn lying on the bed "reading" her bible)

Popa Dave - Ashlyn are you reading your bible?
A - Uh huh.
Popa Dave - What are you reading? Philippians?
A - No. I'm reading about Sleeping Beauty.

Suppose I should tell her that Aurora is NOT in the bible?

Apple...the brand

We were at the Spectrum in CA when Emily and Ashlyn passed by the Apple store.

Emily - Oh Ashlyn look! There is a big apple up there!
A - Where?
Emily - Look! Right up there!
A - That's not an apple...it's a computer brand.

"New" hands and feet

Addelyn Kate has just "found" her hands and feet this week! So cute:)

Granna, Ashlyn and Addelyn Kate were out in the backyard relaxing.

Granna - Ashlyn, let's call Nana and tell her that Addelyn Kate has found her hands and feet!

A - Did she not have hands last week?

Money

I was explaining to Ashlyn how the "Tooth Fairy" works.

M - When you lose your baby teeth, you get to put them under your pillow, go to sleep, and then wake up to find money in their place! Isn't that cool?
A - Can I see your teeth, Momma?
M - Sure, Ashlyn. (I smile big so she can look)
A - (pointing at my teeth) Do those things still make you money?

Sinner

Our plane had just landed in ATL, and I had repeatedly told Ashlyn DURING the flight to keep her seat belt on until the lit-up sign said otherwise.

A - Can I take it off now?
M - No, honey. Look at the sign. Is it still lit up?
A - Yeah.
M - Then you can't take it off.
A - But why?
M - Because you would be disobeying the rules. What is that called when we disobey?
A - Sin.

We ended up sitting on the plane for another 45 min! Addelyn Kate woke up and needed a diaper change. I had to UNBUCKLE to reach the diaper bag. Mind you, the "don't unbuckle" sign was still lit up!

Ashlyn looks at my buckle, then up at me with a disgusted face.

A - Sinner!

That was all she said :)

LAZY!

Ashlyn had finished in the bathroom and needed to get t/p.

(My hands are full with Addelyn Kate)
A - I'm all done Momma. Can you get me the toilet paper?
M - Ashlyn you can get it. Mommy's hands are tied up.
A - Oh well, I guess I just can't have any.
M - What do you mean? Just reach down and get some.
A - I can't Momma...I'm just that lazy.

Uncle Brad

(Uncle Brad is Ashlyn's great uncle and he doesn't have hair on his head)

Granna had just finished cleaning Ashlyn up for the night and was combing her hair.

Granna - I could just snatch that pretty hair off of your head and put it on mine!

A - Well then I would look like Uncle Brad!

Babysitter

While preparing for our trip to CA, Ashlyn questioned who would take care of Daddy since he was not going with us. I told her he would go to eat dinner at Popa and Nana's a few times, but that he would take care of himself.

(Leaving the house to go to the airport)

A - OK, mommy, I think I'm all ready for the plane.
M - Good. Make sure you have your backpack.
A - I've got it. Now, all we have to do is make one stop at Nana's and then we can go to the airport.
M - Nana's? Why do we need to stop at Nana's first?
A - W Mommy, we have to drop Daddy off there before we can leave.

I guess she thought I meant that Nana was "babysitting" for us. :)

Frustration

Ashlyn has been away from the house A LOT this past week because Aunt Emily has been in town. She finished off the fourth of July by spending the night at Popa and Nana's with Emily. She finally came home today!

M - Ashlyn! I have missed you sooo much! I am so glad you are home!
A - Well...I'm really not happy about being back. I wasn't ready to come home.
M - Didn't you miss me?
A - Yeah...I did miss you Momma.
M - So why aren't you glad to be back? Don't you like your home?
A - I do like it, but it's just so frustrating to be back.
M - Frustrating? What do you mean?
A - Well you know...Addelyn Kate cries, I have to help, it's just a lot for me to deal with.

Embarrassing

(Ashlyn was in the room when I accidentally scratched Addelyn Kate while changing her diaper)

M - Oh Addelyn Kate, I'm so sorry! Mommy didn't mean to scratch you.

A (In a quite annoyed tone) - Mommy! You need to be more careful with her! God gave her to us and she is VERY special.

M - I know, Ashlyn. It was an accident, though.

A - Uh Mommy, you are SO embarrassing!

Bless You

Addelyn Kate was sitting in my lap when she let out a huge sneeze. Ashlyn was in the line of fire. Now, a normal sneeze wouldn't be so bad, but a drooling baby's sneeze is quite the shower :)

Me: My goodness Addelyn Kate! Bless you!

A: Mommy!!!! Grooooossss! Addelyn Kate just "bless youed" ALL OVER me!

How hard, Mom?

I was in the middle of a conversation about how I had to "kick out" a student from the Kindergarten Readiness program that I am teaching.

Ashlyn's eyes got really big and fearful as she asked, "Mommy, how hard did you kick him?"

Haha...I burst out laughing and tried to explain that it was just a figure of speech. I don't think she believed me:)

Sing what?

While riding home from VBS, Ashlyn began to sing "I'm in the Lord's Army." Here is her version.

A - "I may never march in the infant trees, ride in the calories, shoot the tillery. I may never zoom over the indians, but I'm in the Lord's Army!

M - Ashlyn, it's zoom over the enemy.

A - No Mommy, it is definitely the Indians!

Mommy the cow

While watching 101 Dalmations with Ashlyn, the scene where the puppies "get milk" from the cows came on.

A - Oh Mommy look! That is just like you!

I suppose she was referring to me feeding her sister:)

Rain dance

While driving to church, it began to rain. I turned on the wipers and Ashlyn all of a sudden bursts out laughing.

A - Mommy!!!
M - What Ashlyn?
A - Look at those windshield wipers! (Still laughing)
M - Yeah...what about them?
A - Oh my gracious! They are dancing ALL OVER the place!

Race to kindness

Ashlyn was at McDonald's with her grandparents after VBS. When Nana brought Ashlyn home, she told me that Ashlyn had done a very nice thing at McDonald's.

M - What did you do Ashlyn?
A - A lady dropped her money and she didn't know and I got it for her.
M - Ashlyn! That is so kind. You didn't have to do that, but you chose to think of someone else. I am so proud of you!
A - Thanks Mommy!
M - Do you know what? That is exactly like Jesus. He is kind and shows love to others! You were being like Him! If He had been at McDonalds, He would have bent down and gotten the money for her too.
A - Well Mommy...
M - Yes, Ashlyn?
A - If He had been there and seen her drop the money, I would have beaten Him to the floor.

speed

(Ashlyn eating her supper at a super fast speed)

Me - Ashlyn! You are going to make yourself sick eating like that! Mommy and Daddy have told you that is not very lady like.

Ashlyn - Oh Mommy, you know I'm just a fast eater and heavy drinker!

What website?

Ashlyn cooking/playing in the kitchen.

A - I think I'll have a diet coke slash...
M - Slash what Ashlyn?
A - slash dot org. ( /.org)

Where does my child hear these things?

Definition confusion

A - Mommy, you're a genious!
M - Thanks Ashlyn, but what does that word mean?
A - Oh, it means you have to go to the bathroom!

Milk

I am returning to work next week for a brief 19 day Kindergarden Readiness porgram. I am currently Addelyn Kate's only means of nutrition, and therefore I have been having to prepare for my upcoming absence. Ashlyn came to me very concerned that Addelyn Kate wouldn't be able to eat while I am away.

A - Mommy, when you go next week, how will Addelyn Kate eat?
M - Amber will be here to feed her, baby.
A - But Mommy, only you can feed her!
M - Ashlyn, don't worry, I promise Amber will take care of her.
A - Mommy?
M - Yes, Ashlyn?
A - Does Amber make milk?

Daddy's Name

I had sent Ashlyn to wake Matt up the other morning. When I walk in the room, this is what I hear...

A - Maaatttt...it's time to get up. You need to get up now. Come on Matt!
M - Ashlyn, you don't call him Matt. Only Mommy calls him that. What are you supposed to call him?
A - Oh right. I just call him "honey." :)
A - Honey, it's time to get up now!
Is that better Mommy?

Honeymoon

Matt and I were riding in the car with Ashlyn and something was said about Ashlyn's Aunt Kitty being on her honeymoon.

A - A honeymoon? Wow mommy, that sounds like a really good thing to eat! Is it sugary? Can I have some?

Hunger pangs

ARP stays with family during the week while I work. I just heard about this story today at lunch.

Ashlyn had gone to Aunt Amy's Wednesday morning as usual. She always makes chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast when she gets there. I guess the poor child was hungry because when she walked into the kitchen she said, "Aunt Amy, I'm weak with hunger this morning."

I'm a Christian now

We had a night of praise and the Lord's Supper tonight at church. With Ashlyn just turning 3, childcare was not an option. Matt and I decided we would give the service a try with Ashlyn...just to see how it might go.

Ashlyn did great for the most part. She liked all of the singing, but after awhile, was just ready to go. Of course this is right about the time we begin to take the Lord's Supper. As the crackers were passed, I explained to her the meaning and reminded her of what we have talked about over and over at home. She said she remembered the Christmas Tree and seeing Jesus die on the cross. I thought she would ask for a cracker, but she didn't. Of course then we went on to receive our cups of juice. Here is where she decided that she wanted to take part...

(Whispering)
A - Mommy can I have some juice please?
M - No Ashlyn, you cannot drink this.
A - But Mommy, I'm thirsty. Let me just have a sip.

I had to explain again the meaning of the items we were receiving. She said she knew Jesus paid for our sins with His blood. I then went on to tell her that only once you become a Christian can you take part in the Lord's Supper.

A - (Whispering in my ear) Mommy, I can be a Christian. I am a Christian. Can I please have some juice now?

Soooo over this

A - Addelyn Kate is talking to you Mommy.
M - She is? What is she saying?
A - She says "I am soooo over this. Get me out of your tummy so I can meet my big sister Ashlyn!"

Dragons

Matt and I always take the time to discuss Ashlyn's bible story with her after church on Sunday mornings.

M - What did you learn about in sunday school this morning?
A - I learned that God made the world.
M - Yes he did. What things did He make in the world?
A - He made me, the flowers, the trees and the mountains.
M - You're right! Did He make anything else?
A - Oh yeah...He also made dragons!

I think my child has been reading too many princess stories if she believes that dragons are real.

A 'sweet' dream

Ashlyn woke up in the best mood yesterday morning! I asked her if she had been having sweet dreams and if that was why she was in such a good mood.

A - Yeah Mommy, I was having a sweet dream.
M - I'm so glad! What were you dreaming about?
A - Well, there was this big lion in the kitchen!
M - A lion? Was he nice?
A - Yeah...but Mommy, he probably, maybe came into the kitchen and tried to drink up all of my milk!

My child's view of a 'sweet' dream is so different from mine:)

Who's There?

I had just taken Ashlyn into the restroom at our church, when someone knocked at the door.

A - Mommy, someone is trying to get in here.
M - That's okay. I locked the door.
A - Well who is it?
M - I don't know honey.
A - Oh I know, it must be the big bad wolf!

On my honor

Ashlyn really likes gum, but she is very bad to swallow it. She was in my purse and had found some gum. I told her she couldn't have it right now. Here was her response:

(Right hand held high)
"On my honor, I promise to not swallow my gum. And on my honor, I promise to love Jesus with all my heart, my soul, my mind and my strength." Now Can I have some gum?

Belly Button

Ashlyn has been learning at church that God made everything - even belly buttons.

A - Mommy, did you know I have a belly button?
M - I did.
A - Yeah, God gave me that one.
M - I know. God made everything about you. Just like he is making everything about Addelyn Kate.
(Ashlyn lifts my shirt to look at Addelyn Kate)
A - Well Mommy, why don't you have a belly button anymore?

Texting

M - Hey Ashlyn, I need you to come in here.
A - (On her pretend cell phone) Wait Mommy. I'm sending Elin a text message. I'll be there in just a second.

No going back

Ashlyn and I went through our "baby" closet on Sunday. I told her that Addelyn Kate would be here soon and that we needed to get out all of her (Ashlyn's) old baby things.

Ashlyn kept walking into the closet, retrieving things and saying, "My Addelyn Kate is going to need this Mommy" or " I want my baby sister to have this now because I'm too big." She was being just precious the whole time. Ashlyn then decided to go upstairs. A few minutes later I hear her at the top of the steps...

A - Mommy! Please help me carry this down here.
I look up and realize Ashlyn has grabbed a stroller, babydoll, and a handful of other toys/items from her room.
M - What are you doing with those Ashlyn?
A - I want my baby sister to have these things. They are too little for me now.
M - Well Ashlyn, that is so kind of you!
A - Yeah, I think she will like these things a lot!
but Mommy...
I think I'll need to get these back when she "goes back" into your tummy.

Oh Ashlyn, once she gets here, there is NO going back!

Out the window

A - Oh look Mommy! There is the hospital where we are going to get my sister!
M - Yeah baby, it is.
A - We will have to go there to get her out of your tummy.
(I couldn't resist to ask THE question. She simply baited me into asking:))
M - Ashlyn, how is she getting out of my tummy?
A - Well...she is just going to open the window, climb out, and walk right down the street.

Only girls

A - Mommy, when Addelyn Kate gets here, she wants me to hold her.
M - I'm sure she does. You will be such a great big sister!
A - Well, I'm the only one who can hold her.
M - What about Mommy? I want to hold her, too.
A - I guess so. Will Granna hold her?
M - Yes.
A - Will Emily and Kitty hold her?
M - Yes, the will want to hold her as well.
A - Well, they can, but not Daddy, Popa Dave, Popa, Uncle Brad, Jake or TJ.
M - Why not Ashlyn?
A - Because only girls can hold girls Mommy. (If she had known how to say it, she would have said 'duh'!)

I ran away

As soon as I got home from work yesterday, Ashlyn runs up to me and proceeds to share the following information:

A - Mommy, I ran away from Mrs. Kim today.
M - You what?
A - Mrs. Kim was at the gate, and then Gabby ran away and I ran away, and Mrs. Kim said to stop but we ran away.
M - So do you mean you weren't listening? Did Mrs. Kim tell you to come back?
A - Uh - huh. But me and Gabby ran away.
M - Ashlyn, that is very bad. Do we run away from teachers?
A - No. I was a bad girl and then Gabby sat in time out and I sat in time out.
M - Ashlyn, not listening to your teachers is disrespectful and disobedient. What is that called when we disobey?
A - Sin.
M - That's right honey. Sin is a very bad thing. Do you know why?
A - It seperates us from God.
M - It does. And, there is always a price to pay when you sin. It is called a consequence. What did Mrs. Kim say to you when she caught you?
A - She said it was bad and I have to sit in time out.
M - Where were you when you ran away?
A - I had to sit in time out.
M - I mean, were you inside or outside when it happened?
A - I was at the gate.
M - On the playground? Outside?!
A - Yes. And then I ran away Mommy.

I will admit, I was astounded by her ability to articulate all that had occured, but horrified to think that she runs away from people and could get hurt, especially in a parking lot. I told her we would need to call her Daddy and find out what he thought we should do for her disobedience.

When Matt got home, she went through the whole story again.
Matt - Well Ashlyn, there are consequences for our sin. What do you think Mommy and Daddy should do?
M - Do you think we should spank or take something away?
A - You should take something away.
Matt - What things?
A - My baby dolls.
M - Anything else?
A - My blankies and my dog.
Matt - Okay. You need to go to your room, get those things and put them on Mommy's and Daddy's bed.
A - I won't run away again with Gabby.

I know this is not a funny post, but just a conversation that I don't want to forget. At least she was honest and didn't try to hide her sin from us.

Cheap

Ashlyn and I have been playing her new Memory game a lot. She does really well with the concept of it being a game and taking turns, but we are having to work on the concept of integrity. She likes to 'look' at the cards as she lays them down. I have told her many times that is called cheating and that we won't play if she cheats.

(Playing Memory)
M - Okay Ashlyn, let's line up the cards in rows. Now make sure you don't look at them.
A - Ok Mommy. I'll play right.
As I was laying the cards down, some slipped out of my hands, and landed face up. So, I picked them up and re-shuffled to be fair.
A - Well that was cheap, Mommy! I guess we just can't play now!

Take her to the bathroom

While coming around an aisle at the grocery store, a little girl, in her own buggy, reached out and slapped me. I was shocked and so was Ashlyn.

(Ashlyn's eyes are wide with disbelief as she tells off the little girl's mother)

A - (super sassy and upset tone) That little girl just hit my mommy! You'd better take her to the bathroom and spank her!

I thought for only a moment to be embarrassed, but decided quickly that having your child hit someone was much worse than for your child to tell someone off in your defense:)

Favorite Toy

Sunday night, Ashlyn's teacher told the kids that Jesus also played with toys when he was a little boy.

Teacher - Boys and girls, we are going to go around the circle and share what are our favorite toys.
Child - Dinosaurs
Child - My dolls
Child - Blocks
Teacher - Ashlyn, what is your favorite toy?
Ashlyn - (Tucking her head to the side) My Mommy is my favorite toy. :)

Noah's Ark

A - Oh Mommy look. They're building Noah's ark!
M - What are you talking about?
A - Over there, do you see that?
I turn and see her pointing to a house that is currently being framed out:)
I don't guess she has ever seen a house being framed before.

Sweaty Dreams

I had just woken up when I had a conversation with Ashlyn that went like this...

A - Good morning Mommy!
M - Well good morning to you Ashlyn!
A - Did you sleep well?
M - I did. Did you?
A - I did. Mommy, did you have sweaty dreams?
M - What? Do you mean sweet dreams?
A - Oh yeah (laughing at herself) I mean did you have 'sweet' dreams!