a moment from a morning

4 year old: I have to go to the bathroom

me: ok go ahead.

*we are at the breakfast table*

times goes by and she doesnt come back, so I yell out...

me: how's it going in there?

4 year old: Sheesh mom! what do you need a play by play?!

*I wonder whether to laugh or corrext her sassy little mouth. I go back to my coffee.*

rise and shine.

yes, its time to wake up for school.
No, you cant go in your jammies.
No, i am not going to dress you and carry you to the ca r.
Yes, Im serious.
No, I can not go to the bathroom for you.

lick a cart

Dont lick the shopping cart. No, it does not taste like food just because there is food in it.