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Attack of the Allergies
Our daughter recently learned about algae at preschool. Later, while watching our pet goldfish swimming in the fishbowl at home, she stated seriously, “You really need to clean Dorothy’s fishbowl and...
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A Royal Treatment
I told my husband that I was going into the dentist later that week to have a crown put on my tooth. My daughter, who is a huge princess fan, asked, “Does it have diamonds on it?” Emma, 3 Jennifer...
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Fear Factor
My son was nervous about going to the doctor for abdominal pain, so I explained to him the importance of doctors and how they help make us feel better. He turned to me and said, “Mom, you know I have...
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Directionally Challenged
My husband was working with our daughter on some basic spelling. He’d say a word, spell it for her, and then repeat the word. This went on and on as usual until he came to the word “up.” He said, “Up....
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Toilet Talk
When we were at the mall, my daughter asked about the “special” trash cans in the stall of the women’s restroom. I explained that they were for disposing of sanitary napkins. Later, while opening a...
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Edible Allergies
Kaline is familiar with her older sister’s allergies. So when her sister commented that one of her classmates can’t peanut butter because she’s allergic to it, Kaline added, “And you can’t eat dust or...
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Whipped Into Shape
My daughter asked me why I exercise, and I explained I did it to get in shape. She said, “Oh, I want to be a rectangle.” Megan, 3 Sara Wildner; Cincinnati, OH Image: Woman running on treadmill via...
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Mommy’s Mustache
During potty training, I would take my daughter into the bathroom with me to sit on her potty. As I stood to pull up my pants, Alexa pointed and asked, “Is that your mustache?” Alexa, 2 Christina...
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Little Brainiac
My daughter was discussing various body parts and what they do. She said, “My eyes are for seeing, my nose is for smelling and my mouth is for eating.” When I asked what her brain is for, she replied,...
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First Aid
My daughter pointed to a bleeding scratch and said to me, “Mama, I need a bandage. I am leaking.” Ruby, 2 Shelley Devin; Houston, TX Image: Mother cleaning wound via Shutterstock.
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