In the mouths of babes

I wish I was better at keeping a log of all the hilarious/interesting things that the kids say. I always think that I will remember it and write it down later...but inevitably I forget. So I decided to start this post with a few that I actually wrote down or just happened (hense the inspiration for writing it) and then I can just add on new things as they say them...at least that is the plan ;-).
As Daddy and little Q were getting ready to head out for the 2011 fathers and sons campout (in the Yuma desert) I overheard Lauren saying her nightly prayers "And please bless daddy and baby Q on their campout to drive safe and to not get eaten by hungry bears".
Little Q was running around in his underwear and shirt this his arms out in front of him like he was flying. When he stopped in front of me I told him he as as fast as superman, as handsome as superman and as strong as superman - so he must be superman. His response - "I not superman. Superman doesn't wear underpants". hmmm nice to know!!

Lexi - 5 years old - "why do people always shout John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt? huh? Why?"

May 2010 - Mommy - "Lexi if you ask 'why' one more time I am going to go crazy!" Lexi - "Why?"

Late night trip to see Matthew fly in from his mission: 3 year old Lexi - "mommy, someone keeps yawning me"



Middle of the night rain storm while camping: 3 year Old Lauren "mommy why is it raining", Lexi in response "because Heavenly Father needed to wash his hands"


Walking home from taking Autumn to school: 5 year old Lauren - "mommy that kitty right there sat down on its tail and let me pet it. Its fur is really really soft and pretty. It makes me want to fall in love with it"


While fighting over who got to open the door to go outside: 5 year old Lauren "mommy, Lexi called me a potty word", 5 year old Lexi "no I didn't I called you a vegetable word". While I didn't actually hear the word that inspired these remarks, I can only imagine that Lauren heard "Pee Head", while Lexi (as revised so as not to not get in trouble) claims to have said "Pea Head".



While sitting at the counter waiting for snacks: 5 year old Lauren, with her hand over her chest; "my heart hurts. Maybe the Holy Ghost is trying to get in and it can't" 5 year old Lexi in response while patting Lauren's back "Lauren, your not hard hearted. Just wait and it will go away".



In response to what he wanted is birthday cake to look like: Almost 3 year old Quentin "I want a monster truck cake, and monster truck shoes and monster truck pants and monster truck hat and monster truck shirt and monster truck back pack." Hmmm any quess what he is currently obsessed with? At least we seem to have moved on from "mommy I watch race car movie???" -50 times a day.


While reclined sitting with her legs up on the side of the mini couch/chair - 2 year old Autumn; "mommy, I 'laxin!" I had just gotten home from work (I was working full time and Quentin was home with the kids during the day). I had to laugh that my little 2 year old understood the word "relaxing".



In response to the question at preschool of what they want to be when they grow up. 3 year old Lauren "and Ice-cream seller or a farmer", 4 year old Autumn "a teacher", 3 year old Lexi "a mommy".