Banter with Children

Oh Sophia, I can't wait until you are old enough to giggle as much at our conversations as I do. Here are just a couple excerpts from only yesterday (keep in mind, she can only hear out of one ear right now and I've almost lost my voice (and subsequent patience) completely.

S-Mommy, can I take this cotton out of my ear?

M-Not yet. We need to make sure the medicine stays in longer.

S-But then I'm going to go to school and all the kids are going to say I look funny and really, Mommy, it's not that funny.

S-Mommy, I love you SOoooo much.

M-I love you too Soph. I would love it even more if you would eat your lunch so we're not late for school.

S-But mommy, I love you from my heart....JUST as you are.

M-You've been watching way too many princess movies.

S-I can't wait to put up ornaments on the Christmas tree.

M-Me too, but we have a few weeks to wait until it's time.

S- Huh?

M-repeat above

S-Huh?

M- (strained) I can't talk any louder! My voice is gone!

S-What about boys and dogs????