Just in case you think we’ve gone to the beach (wouldn’t that be nice?), this is a photo from last summer. This is Kate when she thinks she is being clever. Tonight, after being "in bed" for an hour (she was goofing around and playing in her room, but I generally choose not to fight that battle), she came downstairs. Here’s our conversation:
Me: Go to bed, Kate.
Kate: Mom, I need to tell you something.
Me: Make it fast.
Kate: Well…..it’s a few things. It might take a little while.
Me: Get going then.
Kate: I love you… And you are pretty… And you have beautiful hair… And I like your earrings… And your sweater… And I really, really like your……(long pause, thinking face)…..couch.
Me: My couch?
Kate (giggling): Yes, the couch. (fit of giggles ensues). Goodnight Mom.
Me: Goodnight Kate. I love you.
Kate: I know that Mom.
She cracks me up. Daily.
can i TELL you how many times i’ve had that conversation with my middle child! minus the couch part of course. that’s gotta be pure kate! glad you blogged it. those are the conversations you want to remember forever!
i’m not kidding, i think i’ve had that exact conversation with my 6yo daughter. exact.
Great photo – luckily they are cute sometimes (which makes up for the times when they aren’t so cute)!
one of the things that i love about blogging is the beautiful family archive that is created. what a treasure, and an endearing conversation.
one of the things that i love about blogging is the beautiful family archive that is created. what a treasure, and an endearing conversation.
Classic Kate!
cute photo, and cute conversation. Funny what kids will say and do just to avoid going to bed.
Gosh, does this sound familiar! So sweet, these conversations.
Gosh, does this sound familiar! So sweet, these conversations.
That is pretty cute! I don’t have any kids of my own, but I do remember trying this tactic on my own parents when I was little. I am glad you posted this! It definitely brightened my day:)
Elle had the same swimming suit!