"We need to clean! This place is filthy. This house is a mess." The 3 year old is officially tidier than I am.
Quotes
It Runs in the Family
"I have a chicken suit! I have a chicken suit because I am practicing and practicing to be an AC-tor!" -the Kraken, out of nowhere
Kisses are Good
{I kiss the Kraken} {He begins aggressively licking his lips and mouth, trying to get to the whole area with his tongue.} Kraken: I think kisses are good for my body! {He was trying to swallow all the leftover kiss.}
How To Be Polite
{Bath time.} Me: Please stop splashing me. Kraken: Why? Me: {So used to this question I answer automatically} Because I'll get wet. Kraken: If you get wet, what will happen? Me: {Is he hoping it'll be an explosion or something?} When I try to cuddle you you'll say, "Oh no Mamma, you're wet and cold!" Kraken: {Becoming serious} I would not say that Mamma. … Continue reading How To Be Polite
Dinosaurs and CDs
{The Handsome Husband comes home from dropping the Kraken off at preschool.} HH: {pause} They were playing with these... things... I believe they're called... CDs? Me: What? HH: Yeah, they're these shiny disc things. Apparently they make really good frisbees? None of them had ever seen one before, but they're experimenting with them. I believe when I left they … Continue reading Dinosaurs and CDs
Invisible Pants
{As we drive down the freeway, from his position drinking milk in the unreachable back car seat, the Kraken decides to make an announcement.} Kraken: I made a mess! {A pause, as I ponder the ultimate helplessness of my position} Me: ...How big of a mess? A little mess? Kraken: A big mess! {Another pause, while I imagine how much … Continue reading Invisible Pants
Glint of Light 