Motherhood Moment #16: The Clearing

I think we need to work on my three-year-old’s execution of scrape your plate in the trash and put your dish in the sink.

“Mama, I yawned and sauce came out!” (vomit) – Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
My husband has my babies all by himself this week. When I was leaving town today, I asked Walker if he thought they would be ok . He said, "Of course, Mama. You left us food and I have a light saber." -- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
"You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day." -- Bryce (6) to Reed (8) Eagain, MN
"Mom: Do you think you can be good at school the rest of the week – it’s only two more days… Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.” – Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI

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My husband: “Charlie, lay down here next to me so we can talk.” Charlie lays down nose-to-nose with him, pinches his nose and says, “I do this so I can’t smell your breath.” -- Charlie (4)
“Once upon a time, at the healthy Mexican restaurant…” -- Charlie (3)
“Mommy, you gotta lotta grass in your nose.” -- Molly (2)
One of the mother’s day out teachers was stroking Charlie’s hair at nap time when he said, “My Daddy, he like it.” -- Charlie (2)
“My dolly wants some M&Ms for a snack." -- Charlie (2)
“I would like a snack of mayonnaise.” -- Charlie (3)