31 January 2014

This evening, I tried teaching Madelyn a new game, but she just kept covering her eyes and saying:

"Marlo. Polo."

She didn't quite get it no matter how many times I told her what to say.

30 January 2014

First

When GG is back in her room for a while, Madelyn will go back to check-up on her. This morning before breakfast, Madelyn went to see what she was doing:

Madelyn: GG, whatcha doing?
GG: I'm getting ready to make my bed.
Grandma, from the kitchen: Madelyn, breakfast is ready.
Madelyn went out to the kitchen and said to Grandma: GG is getting ready to make her bed. You should go back and help her.

Second

When I picked Madelyn up from preschool, her teacher told me that they made cards for soldiers today. Madelyn wanted this written on the card she made:

"Thank you for keeping the zombies away from the earth."

(Yes, that went on the card because the teacher thought it was hilarious and couldn't resist.)

Third

As usual, Madelyn didn't want to leave Grandma and Grandpa's when it was time to go home.

Me: Well, if you stay here, Grandma will put you to work.
Madelyn: How will she put me to work?
Me: She'll make you do chores.
Madelyn: What are chores?
Me: You'll have to clean the house, dust, vacuum...
Grandma: With the really loud vacuum!
Me: You'll have to both fix dinner and clean the dishes, and then you'll have to do some laundry.
Madelyn: I'm ready to go now.

29 January 2014

While pushing Alyson around in the wheeled crate:

"I'm taking Alyson shopping!"

She then proceeded to push Alyson around and put toys into the crate with her until:

"Mommy, Alyson is standing!"

Then, a confused Alyson had to get out.

28 January 2014

First

While enjoying some frozen yogurt on our outing this afternoon:

Madelyn: What day is it?
Me: Tuesday.
Madelyn: What month?
Me: January.
Madelyn: What number?
Me: 28.
Madelyn: Today is January 28?
Me: Yup.
Madelyn: What day is Thursday?
Me: January 30th.
Madelyn, gasping in "shock" and very dramatically: Dun duh duh!

Second

As we were leaving the mall:

Madelyn: I hate cold! I don't like all of this.
Me: Are you saying that because Ellie said it?
Madelyn: Yeah, but I want it warm again. When will it be warm again?
Me: In a couple months or so.
Madelyn: So, not tomorrow but the next day?

27 January 2014

While leaving the Maryland Women's Basketball game tonight, the parking lot was well lit enough to produce some pretty good shadows:

"I'm trying to walk in Daddy's shade!"

26 January 2014

First

This morning before leaving for church, Madelyn was asking what we were doing today. After reminding her that we were going to my mom and dad's for my birthday dinner later in the day, Madelyn said:

"I hope Grandma and Grandpa wrapped presents for you because everyone gets presents on their birthday."

Second

(How could I forget this one?)

Madelyn: My bathroom sink needs cleaning. 
Me: Okay, you can clean it. 
Madelyn: No, Daddy will do it when he feels like it. 

(Future husband/partner better watch out!)

25 January 2014

After cake photos at Terry's, we went to Silver Diner for my birthday dinner. While there:

Madelyn: Mommy, how old are you?
Me: 31.
Madelyn: Daddy, how old are you?
Tony: 31.
Me: If you ask me tomorrow I'll be a different age.
Tony: But I'll still be 31.
Madelyn: How old will you be tomorrow?
Me: What comes after 31?
Madelyn: 32. And then you'll be 33, then 34, 35, 36....