Kids say...and do...the darndest things.

Today Ellie was the cutest she had been in a long time. Don't get me wrong, the lil munchkin is always very adorable, smart and funny, but today she was lighter on the tantrums and heavier on the hysterical comments and flirtatious smiles. I can't believe the things that kids think of.

This morning I was racing around after waking up late; my usual "Claire Clock" didn't go off at the usual 7am, I guess she wasn't very hungry cause she slept in like crazy. I usually would be happy that I got to sleep in, but I thought Mops started today, 20 minutes after I woke up! Well, it turns out it starts next week, but as I was rushing to make some quick eggs- still in my skiveys, Ellie walks over to my bare rear and decides that it is the perfect place to put a spatula. What does she say after that? "Mommy your butt is so hungry it's eating a cooking spoon!"

How are you supposed to respond to that??? I mean, really? If I think something "inappropriate" is absolutely HYSTERICAL, is it my job as a parent to teach what is taboo? Or do I get to laugh and give my baby girl confidence in her comedic ability. Almost every time, I laugh. Today was no exception.

WARNING: this next story is a definite TMI (that means too much info, if you didn't know), so proceed with caution and don't judge me. Almost every night during our bedtime ritual, Ellie claims she does not have to go pee pee. We brush teeth, try for potty, then tuck into bed, sing a song, tell a story, & say a prayer. Almost every night, the potty is magically ready right when I'm about to leave the room. Can I get a whoop whoop for the other Momma's this happens to?? It's genius really. So manipulative. At only one and a half she started this, knowing that the ONLY thing that makes me WANT her to get up is potty on the toilet. And to top it off, its the only time throughout the day that she tells me she has to go. Little turd. So tonight, like clockwork, we go potty after prayers. This time, it's numero dos. What does she say after the first one?? Woah Mommy look it's Daddy! I look, it's a big one. Next..."it's an Ellie!" I look, teeny tiny. "There's you Mommy!" Sure enough, its medium. So funny! We both laughed as we tucked in after that. I love my honest, uncensored little girl. And her bizarre and hysterical imagination. <3