Bad Hair

I got my hair cut this week -- it's pretty short. I've had my hair short before, but apparently not that Lizzy can remember.

Lizzy, hands on her hips, marching up to my hairstylist when she saw her outside school: "Why did you listen to my mom?"
My surprised hairstylist: "What do you mean?"
Lizzy: "I do NOT like her hair. Don't listen to her ever again!"

Sisterly Love

Lizzy, whispering in my ear while Jake was being crazy at the supper table: "Do I really have to live with him?"

Happy Thoughts

Lizzy, while I cleaned her sore, infected earring hole: "Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary!"
Me: "Why are you saying Mary? She's not here."
Lizzy: "You told me when something hurts I should think happy thoughts and not about how much it hurts. Mary makes me happy, so I'm thinking about Mary."

Single Forever

Lizzy came home from school with a new "trick" today. Check it out in this video:

Our conversation after I stopped recording:

Lizzy: "Just delete it."
Me: "Why?"
Lizzy: "Just do it."
Me: "I need to save this stuff for your wedding video."
Lizzy: "Well, in that case... I'm never getting married."

Tears

Lizzy, after we watched the movie, "The Odd Life of Timothy Green": "Wow. That was good. I have tears in my eyes even."

It was a pretty good show - and I even had a few tears. If you get the chance, watch it!

"Can't trick me"

Lizzy, impatiently waiting for a new game to download to my phone: "Is it ready yet?"
Me: "Nope. It says 'waiting'.. so that means be patient."
Lizzy, stealing the phone from my hand: "Oh really? It actually says 'loading'... you can't trick me. I can read."

A Photo Creeper

Me: "Squish together you guys. I want to take a picture of the three of you in the pool."
Lizzy, hanging out behind Jake and Morgan: "I'll be here. I want to be a photo creeper."

What a monkey looks like...

Lizzy, making the terrible face as seen in the picture below: "This is what a monkey looks like when it's threatened by a predator."

"I love my life!"

Lizzy, when I told her she could get two new pairs of shoes for school: "Wow! I love my life!"

Story Time with Lizzy

Welcome to story time with Lizzy.

I love that this girl can read, and that she enjoys reading. But I especially love how she reads with such emotion. She is changing words on the fly to make the book about her little sister, instead of the little brother it's really about. So smart. 

If you haven't read the book "Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth" here is an excerpt from Lizzy. You're going to want to read the entire book, I promise! Or even better, have Lizzy read the entire book to you :)

Nice Shirt

It's no secret Brad hates dressing up. His daily wardrobe is usually a gray t-shirt and jeans. When he gets "dressed up" he might wear sleeves or maybe even a shirt with buttons. Today he wore a shirt with buttons to church. Lizzy noticed.

Lizzy: "Wow Dad. This is actually a nice shirt. It's like the only one you even have."

Parking Lot Party

Lizzy, noticing a lot of activity in the Target parking lot: "What's going on over there?"
Me: "Must be a party or something."
Lizzy, singing in her best country twang: "Oh, like a 'Parking Lot Party' I bet."

Instagram: #lizzyism

I have fallen behind on my Lizzy-isms on this site. I've discovered it's easier to post them to Instagram (my new favorite social network!) I realize not all of you use Instagram, and I'd hate for you to miss out on any of Lizzy's antics. So I'm going to post them here... look out, this could be a long post!

Meantime, if you do use Instagram, search #lizzyism and you'll find more than 40 Lizzy-isms to make you smile :)

And on a related note, is it time to retire this blog and just use Instagram and Facebook to share Lizzy-isms? I've toyed with the idea.. but want to know what Lizzy's "fans" prefer!

Just in case you're looking for Lizzy.. she is not in :) #lizzyism

Dressed in their Sunday best for today's basketball games.
#lizzyism

Anyone else obsessed with Doc McStuffins? #lizzyism

Happy Monday! #lizzyism

There's a new, personalized cup in my bathroom. #lizzyism

Lizzy's new haircut. #lizzyism

Best birthday breakfast ever. #lizzyism

Lizzy made me birthday stickers. #lizzyism

Lizzy has been waiting for this day. #lizzyism

Taste tester. #lizzyism

Lizzy is already planning for her birthday. #lizzyism

Uh oh. Looks like Lizzy got Lexi's spelling ability! #lizzyism

Best friends. #lizzyism

Who says wrestling is for boys? #lizzyism

My place card for supper tonight. #lizzyism

I wish you could hear Lizzy giggling. #lizzyism 

"This feels like a play date. With a dog!" #lizzyism 

Apparently, Lizzy is planning a sleepover!
I found these on her craft table! #lizzyis

Lizzy's to-do list! #lizzyism

Next time you see this face it will be the face of a six year old!
I have loved five year old Lizzy and I think six year old
Lizzy is going to be even better! #lizzyism 

Lizzy, after hearing Bob struggle to catch his breath: "Is Bob
going to have a heart attack?" It probably won't be long :( #lizzyism

Ready for the last day of school. Popsicles all around! #lizzyism 

Lizzy wrote thank you notes for her teachers.
This one is obviously for her GYM teacher! #lizzyism

Giving Auntie Jess a tattoo. Lizzy: "Put this on Pinterest!" #lizzyism

Yes, I do think an exclamation point after
Lizzy's name is always appropriate. #lizzyism

After a long day of swimming, even Toby needs a hug. #lizzyism

Lizzy scrubbed the kitchen floor. I guess she
doesn't want us to walk on it! #lizzyism

Lizzy brought home a kernel of corn from the zoo and planted
 it in the front yard. Who knew it would grow?!?! #lizzyism

Finally... cucumbers from the garden! #lizzyism

No bake cookies and giggles on the front step
with this girl = perfect way to end the day. #lizzyism 

First tomato from Uncle John's tomato plants. Lizzy
says it was DELICIOUS. #lizzyism

Lizzy loves her newest cousin. #lizzyism

Lizzy: "We should live here. I could grow up
here. It's so beautiful." #lizzyism

Corn update. This is just ridiculous. Jake is 5'4". #lizzyism

Homemade banana bread for snack. I told her to look at me
for a picture. Lizzy's reply: "No way. I'm too busy eating!" #lizzyism

"It's educational!"

Me: "Lizzy, that's enough tv."
Lizzy: "Well, I'm watching 'Wild Kratts' and that's a show that teaches you things.. it's on PBS. So it's not really like tv. It's educational!"

Ok, she's kinda got a point.. it's a pretty interesting show.. but it's STILL TV! Check it out here: Wild Kratts