Maraka

I was watching the SNL Shorts Special tonight, and I saw a TV Funhouse video of a Dora parody called "Maraka." I quickly called in Papa SB to watch, too. We haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Check it out (after the annoying commercial)...

Dear God...

Every night Lil' SB goes to bed, we read 3 books. Well, lately I have been letting her leave her light on after we read, so she can read on her own. Many nights she ends up running out into the living room to talk to me when she is supposed to be reading. Tonight was no exception. The second time she came to visit, I was eating potato chips. She instantly says, "I want some." Of course, I reply by telling her she needs to go to bed. The whole way back to her bedroom she pleads with me...saying she's hungry (you would think I starved my child). Anyway, I convinced her to turn off the light and then I laid down with her. Like many nights, she said she wanted to say a prayer. So, she begins...."Dear God...please help me get something to eat." I couldn't contain the laughter! I was laughing hysterically! Out of the mouths of babes, right?

Mother's Day

Yesterday was a nice, relaxing Mother's Day. Lil' SB and Papa SB greeted me with a kiss, a card & "Happy Mother's Day." My favorite gift for the day was time---time to veg on the couch (while he played w/ Lil' SB), time to go shopping, and time not used on housework---Papa SB took care of that. I also loved the gift Lil' SB made at preschool. Her teacher, Miss Kim, asked her a series of questions. Here are her responses (along w/ my commentary):

1. How old is Mommy? 4 (more like X 9)

2. What is something Mommy always says? Please (probably while gritting my teeth from frustration)

3. What makes Mommy happy? She is happy because she eats apples! (we had a chocolate/caramel covered apple the night before...I guess I enjoyed it!)

4. How tall is your mommy? A hundred (hey, at least she knew measurement had to do with a number, right?)

5. What is her favorite thing to do? Fly in the sky with a rocket ship in space. (what an imagination)

6. What is she really good at? Fixing puzzles (we've been doing a lot of that lately)

7. What do you like to do with Mommy? Figuring out my states puzzle (she's getting pretty good at it, too!)

8. What is her favorite food? pizza (Mexican food is, but pizza is a close second)

9. How do you know Mommy loves you? I know because I am smart! (too cute)

10. What is your favorite thing Mommy cooks? Arthur macaroni & cheese (and she would eat it for every meal if I let her!)

11. What is her favorite color? purple (exactly!)

12. My mommy is...smart! (what a nice compliment...I guess I have her fooled...hee hee)

It's funny to hear a 3 1/2 yr. old's perspective!!!