Ava: “I am going to start a new morning routine. I’m going to get up when you and Dad get up. I’m going to get dressed really fast. Then, I’m going to work out for a bit, have some breakfast and then read the paper. Maybe have a cup of decaf coffee. We do have [...]
Archive for the ‘Overheard’ Category
7 Feb
On new labels
Bryan made mention of “his son” last night, and I noted we’d have all kinds of new phrases to throw around after this baby’s born. I told him that I still remembered how remarkable it was the first time I said, “I’m Ava’s mom,” as I walked into the NICU the day after she was [...]
30 Jan
Overheard: In which the children are honest to a fault, and their mother is not portrayed in a particularly favorable light
Ava: “Mom, your dinners always look good, but they don’t always taste good.” – Ava: “The reason we do what you say is because we’re scared of you. Liv: “Yeah, you’re scary!”
24 Jan
Overheard: So close!
Olivia: Hey Mom, I know all the continents, Mom. London, New York City, um….KANSAS, Wisconsin….JULY, annnnnd syrup.
16 Jan
Overhead
Ava, in a colossal understatement: “I have a lot of questions.” Olivia: “If you stand on a mountain to talk to the moon, you might hear an echo.”
15 Dec
Overheard
Bec: “Did you have a good day, Liv?” Olivia: “Yes, I did! Jack didn’t even bite me today.” Bec: “…what? Wow.” Olivia: “Yeah, NOBODY bited me today!”
7 Nov
Overheard
Ava: “Mom, if you got runned over by a car, and Dad was in Russia, who would pick us up from school?” Bec: “What?! Why?” Ava: “I just want to know. If you got runned over, and Dad was in Russia, WHO?” Bec: “Well, I suppose Monica. Or Tom.” Ava: “How would they know to [...]
30 Sep
Overheard
A totally typical conversation between Olivia and Bryan, overheard early this morning… Olivia: “Hey Dad, do you remember when I throwed up all over Mom’s car, Dad?” Bryan: “Yes, I do.” Olivia: “Hey Dad, I just farted, Dad.” Bryan: “I heard you. Hold still, please. There’s something blue in your ear.” Olivia: “That’s paint, Dad. [...]
20 Sep
Overheard
I took the girls on a hike in a nearby nature park last night. At one point, Olivia spotted a large nest, high in the trees… Me: “What kind of bird do you think lives in that nest?” Ava: “Eagles?” Olivia: “PARROTS.”
29 Aug
Overhead: Smith family edition
Olivia, talking about a dog hanging out at swimming lessons tonight: “Why is that dog sad? Where is his mommy?” Swim instructor: “He’s not sad, he’s ornery.” Rebecca: “Hmmm. Sounds like someone I know. Do you know anyone else who’s ornery, Liv? Hmmm?” Olivia: “Wyatt.”
