Wednesday, October 24, 2012

#83 Lately

We had in our possession a "Mr. Wonderful" doll. For those who don't know what that is, you push his hand and he says all kinds of wonderful things most wives only dream of hearing. For example, "The ball game isn't really that important. I'd rather spend time with you!" and so on and so forth.

He happens to be the same size and of similar make as a Cinderella doll we have. Taylor had been on a kick of playing with the two of them as sweet hearts (in a very cute and innocent four-year-old way). While observing her I found it odd that she kept referring to Cinderella as "Lately." For example she would say (in her man-ish voice), "Oh, Lately, I love your hair," and, "Your dress is so beautiful, Lately," and "Lately... Where are you Lately?" She's come up with odd names before so initially I chalked it up to that. Until she pressed the hand of Mr. Wonderful. She's done it dozens of times, and I've heard it before, but this time when I heard Mr. Wonderful say:

"Have I told you I love you lately?"

It all made sense.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

#82 A Few Weeks

Me: Taylor, can you bring me the wipes from your room?
Taylor: Yeah, hold on. In a few weeks.

Either she doesn't grasp the concept of time, or she's paying me back for all of my replies to her, "When are we going to Grandma's house?" and "When's my birthday?" and "When is Halloween?"
"In a few weeks," just isn't good enough.

#81 So Magic

While playing in the other room I overheard Brecken say to Taylor, "Heavenly Father can see me sharing this doll with you."
To which Taylor replied,"Awe man. I wish Jesus could."
"He can. They both can." Brecken responded
A short pause and then... "Wow. They're so magic."

So sweet. It's something like that Taylor.

#80 Whiles

Taylor: (randomly) Is six whiles long?
Me: (confused) What?
Taylor: Six whiles. Is it long?

How do I explain that I can say, "I'll be there in a minute," and "I'll be there in six minutes." And I can say, "I'll be there in a while," but I can't say, "I'll be there in six whiles."  ?

At that moment: I was at a loss. So if Taylor gives you a timeframe in "whiles" you'll know why.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

#79 Just Beautiful

My girls have always been fashion-oriented (only in the regard that they are opinionated... not savvy). One day I came out of my room, dressed in a shirt and a skirt. Taylor remarked, "I love your skirt, Mama. But why are you wearing that shirt?"

I replied, "Because I like it."

"You do?" pause... "Well... you look beautiful."

"Thank you!"

"Not very, very, very beautiful though," eyeing my shirt. "Just beautiful."

I don't think being called "beautiful" had ever felt like disapproval before... Only Sweet Taylor.

#78 Chubbaluck

For a while, our van had had the child safety lock on the doors. Every time we pulled into the garage it was the ritual for Brecken to shout "Child lock!" as a reminder for me to open the doors for them. One day, Brecken being absent, Taylor felt it was her turn to step up and fill big sister's shoes... Open garage door. Pull in van. Cue Taylor:

"Chubbaluck!"


#77 Not Our Baby

While seven-months-along I was one night tending a baby boy around one year old. Our girls were loving having a baby in the house and bursting with excitement by the time Russ got home from work. He walked through the door, began playing with baby boy, and Taylor became very serious.

"Daddy," she said very seriously. "Daddy," another long serious pause. "Daddy. This is not the baby in mommy's tummy. He's not ours. He is a different baby boy. Mommy still has a baby in her tummy." Her look and tone were so solemn Russ could only respond with a feigned serious, "Oh. He's not ours? Ok. Thank you Taylor." Her duty done, she now resumed squealing and smiling over the little baby boy. 

That could have been a terrible misunderstanding. Thanks Tay :)