That's What They Said: Revelations

Amalia:  Mommy, I have a very thinkative question to ask you.
Me:  I cannot wait to hear this.  Go for it.
Amalia:  How do pigs get so stinky?



Amalia:  I am going to give you a round of a-clause!  (claps her hands in a circle)
Bryson:  (laughs)
Me:  (from the other room)  Did you catch that?
Bryson:  Mollie, what did you call that again?
Amalia:  That is a round of a-clause.  You can go like this (claps one direction in a circle) or like this (claps in the other direction).
Bryson:  Actually, it's a round of applause.
Amalia:  Applause or a-clause.  I say a-clause because it's creepier.




(While enjoying pouring over a how-to-plan-a-Halloween-party book ...)
Baylor:  Mommy, does anyone in our family like olives?
Me:  Yes, Daddy and Grandpa E like olives.  Some other people do, too.  Why?
Baylor:  Okay, then they can eat _______.
(Later on ...)
Baylor:  Who in our family likes wieners?
Me:  (stifling a laugh)  Um, Baylor, wieners are hot dogs.
Baylor:  (after thinking about that for a moment)  Oh!  So everyone does!




(Baylor reading to Amalia in the living room ...)
Baylor:  "Mercury is THREE TIMES closer to the Sun than Earth is."  Isn't that jaw-dropping, Mollie?!
Amalia:  Sure?

That's What They Said: Sweetness and Explanations

Amalia:  Mommy, you don't have to make me peanut butter and jelly anymore for a while.
Me:  No?
Amalia:  Yeah, I know it takes a long time to make it and cut the crust off and everything.  And I thought you might need a break.  (cheerfully)  Sooooo, I just won't have that for a while!
Me:  (stunned)  Aww, thank you, sweetie!  I'm happy to make that for you, though.



(As I was giving him his last kisses goodnight ...)
Baylor:  Mommy, do you know what the best part of me is?
Me:  No, what buddy?
Baylor:  The part of me that loves you.
(Then I turned into a puddle on the floor.)
Me:  Oh, sweetie, I love you, too!



(Amalia speculating on the way to school why two of her classmates went home together the other day ...)
Amalia:  Maybe their grandma is watching them so both of their moms can go get married.




Amalia:  Mommy, do you know what's funny about England people?
Me:  English people?  Like people from England?
Amalia:  Yeah, people from England.
Me:  What?
Amalia:  When they have two fish crackers in their hand and they say there is one.
Me:  What about it?
Amalia:  That's what's funny!