Musings from Natalie #79

After Natalie jumped into my arms for one more hug...
Natalie: "Mom?"
Me: "Yes, Nat."
Natalie: "I just love being loved."

Because matching is so last week...
Six-year old's know that today's fashion is all about coordinating outfits that feel good:
butterfly top, poodle print bottom, butterfly motif boots. Perfect!

Musings From Natalie #78

After looking through her copy of "It's Not the Stork"...

Natalie: "Mom, did it hurt when they cut the cord?"

Me: "Not a bit."

Natalie: "Mom, will I have a car by then?"

Me: "When."

Natalie: "When I have a baby."

Me: "Uhh...yes. I'm sure you will."

Natalie: "Well, I'm stopping at the store before I go to the hospital."

Me: "What are you going to buy?"

Natalie: "A baby carrier."

(And I thought I was a planner.)

Natalie: "When I grow up can I stay with you?"

Me: "As long as you like."

Natalie: "Can I borrow the car?"

Me: (puzzled look)

Natalie: "Cause I don't want to have to spend my own money."

Musings From Natalie #77

Natalie: "Mom, can we play kitties?  I'll be the kitty and you be the old lady who takes care of the kitties."

Me: "I'll try...but it'll be a stretch."

Deep Thoughts From Noah #38

Noah: "Mom, what are your hobbies?"
Me: "Oh, I have lots!"
Noah: "Like Facebook?"
Me: (BAM...stammer) "Well, hmm, um, more like... organizing parties and special events, writing stories and crafting."
Noah: (excited) "Well, if you like crafting, you should try Minecraft. You would really like it!"

Musings From Natalie #76

Noah: "Mom, I'm worried about driving...I don't think I'm going to drive.  I'm going to take the bus."

Me: "Noah, not to worry.  You are only 10.  You can't even practice for at least another 5 years.  But, if you don't want to drive, you don't have to -- there will be plenty of other options."

Natalie: "I'm not going to drive a car either."

Me: (surprised) "You aren't?"

Natalie: "Nope.  I'm going to drive a MOTORCYCLE!"
(Sigh...Look, here's my surprised face.)

Musings From Natalie #75

No matter how gentle I am, brushing through Natalie's tangled tresses often elicits squawks of protest. So, I shouldn't have been surprised by the convo that followed after I trimmed her hair.

Me: "See, I only trimmed it.  It looks so much nicer and was pretty painless."

Natalie: "Actually, it kinda felt like my hair was burning when you were cutting it.  It really did.  I could feel it burning."

Musings From Natalie #74

"Mom, tomorrow please don't put chips in my lunch because it distracts me from eating my vegetables."