19 December 2013

First

While getting ready to leave this morning, I was telling her what she was doing in school today.

Madelyn: Why are we celebrating Jesus's birthday?
Me: Because Jesus was born on Christmas.
Madelyn: Is Jesus going to be at my school?
Me: No, Jesus was alive a long time ago.
Madelyn: Then how are we going to celebrate his birthday?
Me: You can celebrate for someone even if they aren't there.
Madelyn: I have a great idea! We can have a surprise party for Jesus!

Second

On the way back to Mom's after picking Madelyn up from preschool:

Madelyn: Mommy, I know what I want to be when I grow up!
Me: What?
Madelyn: Santa Claus!
Me: If that's what you want to be....
Madelyn: Wait, I need to be Mrs. Claus because I'm a girl.