Future Olympians

Lizzy, as we drove by a tennis court: "Huh. I bet those people are practicing for the Olympics."

It's all good

Jake is gone for seven days for Boy Scout Camp. I am already missing him, but I guess I'm the only one.

Me: "I sure miss Jakey."
Lizzy: "I don't. I don't have anyone to fight with, so it's all good."

"The nicest thing I've ever done"

Lizzy gave Morgan her old purse (which was actually Lexi's old purse).

Morgan gave her a big hug.

Lizzy: "Wow! That was nice. I think that was the nicest thing I've ever done for Morgan!"

What Firemen Do

Lizzy, as we drove down Expressway: "Hey, there's the fire station."
Me: "Well, there's the mall."
Lizzy: "The fire station is much more exciting than the mall."
Me: "Really? Why?"
Lizzy: "Well, firemen rescue cats. And sometimes they put out fires, but mostly they rescue cats after dogs chase them into trees."

Just Sayin'

Madonna: "Ok, now you kids have to find all the animals. It's a scavenger hunt. You should find 15 animals."
Lizzy, with her hands on her hips: "15?! That is way more than 10!"
Lizzy, realizing the others were giggling at her: "What? I'm just sayin' that's a lot!"

Fantastic

Lizzy, looking at the petition I've been carrying around, trying to get people to sign: "Wow! You got a lot Mom! That's fantastic!"

FYI - I really haven't gotten a lot, but I met my goal of 15 :)

Sweaty Guy

It was hot today, even in our house.

Lizzy to Brad at supper: "Hey Sweaty Guy.. can you pass the tomatoes?"

Terrible

Lizzy, overhearing Jake and I talking about the shooting in Colorado: "I was watching that on the news. It is so terrible. It means there are not so many people here anymore... but, the good news is, there are more people in heaven now."

Heaven

Lizzy, when she realized I bought a big box of Hot Pockets: "It's like being in heaven!"

Oh My Gosh

Neighbor lady to me: "Jody, I love your hat!"
Me: "Haha... this is my 'oh my gosh it's too hot to fix my hair' hat."
Lizzy: "Yeah.. and this is my 'oh my gosh I'm sweating' hair-do!"

Exercise

We went for a bike ride tonight.;

Two words:

Epic.

Fail.

First Brad had to fill all our bike tires with air, then Lizzy's bike chain fell off.

That's not normally a big deal, but her bike had a piece of pretty pink plastic covering the chain... I eventually had to send Lexi home to get some tools so I could take the plastic and the training wheel off to fix the chain. Then, when I finally fixed the chain, it fell off again when Lizzy started pedaling.

So, we walked her bike home.

Lizzy, the eternal optimist, as she walked and ran beside her bike for several blocks: "Well, this is still good exercise!"

Summer of Saving

The kids have caught onto the "Summer of Saving" theme, and are doing great at not asking for stuff.

Yesterday, after the funeral, Lizzy's $2 flip flop that she's been wearing everyday for the past three months broke. Lizzy was a blubbering mess.

Me: "Lizzy, it's ok. It's just a shoe."
Lizzy: "Yes, but I didn't want it to break. Because it will cost money to buy a new one. I wanted to wear these forever. We need to save our money so we can get a new deck."

FYI, I fixed the flip flop, and saved a grand total of $2 :)

Push-Down Button

Lizzy, checking out Tess' new scooter: "Mom! Look at that. Her scooter has an on and off button and even a push-down button!"
Me: "What's a push-down button?"
Lizzy: "You know that thing that makes it stand up."

Push-down button = kickstand!

Born To Be Funny

Lexi, giving Lizzy a taste of her Hot Pocket: "Just try it, and if you like it, I'll make you your own."
Lizzy, hesitantly taking a bite: "Hmm... it's interesting. But good. I like it."
Lexi, giggling: "How did you get so funny Lizzy?"
Lizzy, shrugging her shoulders: "I don't know. Guess I was just born to be funny."

"I mustache you a question...."

Lexi and Lizzy were a little bored between customers at Lexi's booth today - but they kept themselves entertained...

Make sure you click on the link below for the video. You will laugh out loud. I promise.

I "mustache" you a question....

Germinator

I think Lizzy watches too much Phineas and Ferb:

Lizzy, looking at Jake's germination project: "Wow! Look at the germinator!"

Treats

Lizzy and I stopped by a friend's office on our way to t-ball this afternoon.

He gave her a can of coke.

When we left, Lizzy took a big swig of pop and said: "This wasn't so bad after all. We should stop at Jim's office every time I need a treat."

Ah-Mazing

Lizzy, to Mary after her first session of Itty Bitty Baseball: "Mary! Baseball was ah-mazing!"

Free

Me: "Lizzy, I'm so glad you're 5."
Lizzy: "Why?"
Me: "Because you're fun. And because I don't think I could do the Lizzy baby years again."
Lizzy: "What do you mean?"
Me: "You were a tough baby."
Lizzy: "Oh, that's because I wanted to be free. Free from my mom!"

Named 7

Lizzy: "What does five and a half mean?"
Me: "It means you're half way to your next birthday."
Lizzy: "Like you're half way to six?"
Me: "Exactly. That happens with every age."
Lizzy: "So, after five and a half, you have six, then six and a half, then the next birthday is named seven....then seven and a half...."

Spy Light

Lizzy, while wearing a flashlight/spotlight thingy around her head: "Check it out, this is my SPY light."