We were outside playing and Harper walked over to lawn mower...

Harper:  I want to ride this.

Me:  I don't think it's working right now, sweetie.

Harper:  Why?

Me:  I think it's out of gas.  (truth!)

Harper:  I get gas.  Mommy, you give me some money?

How in the world does this child even know that she needs money to get gas?!?!?

Heiney, please?

I was walking behind Harper as she went up the stairs tonight (she... easily distracted and I... always impatient), so I was tapping her "behind/heiney" (my choice of words!) with my iPad to keep her on track.  She turns around says "Don't play with my butt!".  Despite my reaction, what I SAID was "EXCUSE ME??" and she immediately responds with "Bottom".  "Don't play with  my bottom, Mommy!"  I seriously need to walk around with a video camera mounted to my forehead these days...  I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried...  

WHY!?!?

Me: Harper, you aren't supposed to be playing with the tape.
Harper: Why?
Me: Because it's not a toy.
Harper: Why?
Me: Because it wasn't made for kids to play with.
Harper: Why?
Me: Harper, put the tape down.
Harper: Mommy, tell me why!
?!?!?!

Today might be the day I officially go crazy...

But I did just learn that 409 and a magic eraser make it a breeze to clean ink pen off walls, so at least we will have clean walls when I do! 

Christmas list

I asked Harper what she wanted Santa Claus to bring her for Christmas this year and this was her list (in this order):  suckers, babies, Christmas supper, water, cupcakes, princesses, oatmeal and kisses.

What a perfect list!  

I then asked her what she thought Holden would want Santa Claus to bring him, and the list was much shorter: water and "school people".

I guess she thinks we need some of those awesome "school people" here at home!  I agree, Harper, I agree!  ;)

Harper says...

"I need more bean greens".

Bean greens sound so much yummier than green beans!  :)