If You Were A Fly...

...on our wall, you'd have heard some humdingers from Natalia these past few weeks.

Some have called her witty...I'd have to agree, and add a few adjectives of my own. ;o)

But whatever adjectives you assign, they were good for a laugh. Mind you, some we tried to muffle and disguise as loud coughs and others necessitated correction.

Enjoy!

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Natalia told me one day that the little piece of paper in her hand said, (as she moves her finger over the words) "kids should get everything they want."

Before we pray at dinnertime, Pete usually asks Natalia what she'd like to thank Jesus for. One night she said, "For this food, and...(sweeping her upturned hand across the table)... my people." (Guess I should have my people speak to her people! They sound important!)

When helping me bake one morning she said, "Mommy, it says next on the recipe that I should lick the batter.

We are still having potty training issues. Yes, it's been a loooooonnnnngggggg 6 months. The newest challenge has gone like this:

Natalia: "Mommy, mommy, mommy! I gotta' go potty!"

(We race to the bathroom only to have her come to a screeching halt just outside the door.)

Me: "Why are you stopping?"

Natalia: "I don't have to go...my sister does!"

Me: "Um, you don't have a sister. If you are pretending and either you or this imaginary sister has to REALLY go, we gotta', you know, GO...pronto!"

When we were unwrapping presents the other night, Pete asked Natalia if he could play with her new cash register.

She quickly retorted, "You got your sweater."

Me: "Natalia, are you excited to celebrate Jesus' birthday tomorrow?"

Natalia: "YEAH! But Mommy, he doesn't have a car!"

Me: "He doesn't need a car. He's with us all the time. We just can't see him."

Natalia: "I think he should take an airplane."