The Author

Ella (age 7) - "I'm writing a story."
Me - "Oh, that's great!"
Ella - "Yeah, it's called 'Romance at First Sight.'
Me - "..."

Small but Mighty

Lily (age 8 1/2) - "I like Pluto. It may be a small planet, but it could still make a difference."
Ella (age 7) - "And if not, it can be dealt with."

The King's Game

Ella (age 7) - "Chess club today was OFF. THE. HOOK."

Knock Knock

Sophie (age 2 1/2) - "Knock Knock!!"
Me - "Who's there?"
Sophie - "Cheese!"
Me - "Cheese who?"
Sophie - "Pickles."

When You Gotta Go

Lily (age 8 1/2) - "Sometimes, when it's an emergency, you just have to hold it."

Ella (age 7) - "Yeah, I know."

Thirty second pause

Ella - "I have to think about unicorns."

Wrong Side of the Bed

Me - "Good morning, Sophie!"
Sophie (age 2) - "No."

Five second pause, during which we eye each other.

Sophie - "Me need you coffee!"





* I don't actually drink coffee.

The Opera

Lily (age 8 1/2) - "My trip to the opera is on the 27th, Mommy. Don't forget."
Me - "I won't, Lil."
Ella (age 7) - "I wish I could go to the opera. I need to learn how to break glass."