Birthday Cake

Keira: "Mommy, why didn't we have cake on your birthday?"

Me: "I'm not much of a cake person. I prefer pie."

Keira: "I like cake OK, it's just that it doesn't taste the same as tacos."

Knock Knock

Keira: "Knock knock."

Kaley: "Sorry, I'm not home."

Overheard During Play-Doh Time

Keira: "Mom, look what I made."

Me: "Just a second."

Keira: "Well, can you look at it while you do that?"

Me: "No, just give me a second to finish this."

Keira: "But you can use the eyes in the back of your head."

Overheard During Diaper Change

Me: "My goodness!"

Kaley: "Mine, too."

Nothing beats a fort.

Playing School

Keira is gearing up for school. Every chance she gets, she teaches Kaley something new.

This afternoon she decided to teach Kaley about weather. On her magnetic "doodle pad," she drew a sun, some rain, some snow, and a cloud. As she pointed to each item, she named and described it in a kind but authoritative manner, pausing briefly each time Kaley interrupted her. Demonstrating great patience, she repeatedly reminded Kaley to silently hold up her hand and wait to be called upon. Finally, Kaley complied, silently holding up her hand and waiting.

Keira: "Yes, Kaley?"

(silence)

Keira: "Go ahead, Kaley."

(silence)

Keira: "Kaley, tell me your question."

Kaley: "I'm question."