30 April 2016

This isn't so much what Madelyn said, but typical kid attention spans and behaviors.

Around lunchtime we had a surprise visit from Becca, Becca's friend, and Joey. They were asking the girls questions about school, activities, etc.

Joey to Madelyn: What are you learning in school?
Madelyn seemed to ignore him and didn't answer while putting her milk back in the fridge.
Becca: Yeah, this happens every Wednesday or Thursday when we FaceTime.

29 April 2016

Madelyn's class had their spring photos and class group photo today. I completely forgot about it because we weren't planning to order photos. I remembered after lunch, and realized that the shirt she was wearing today had a giant rocket ship on it. Eh, oh well.

When we got home from the bus stop today, I noticed that Madelyn wasn't wearing the rocket shirt. She was wearing her shirt with Stitch photobombing Disney Princesses on it instead.

Me, confused: Why did you change your shirt this morning?
Madelyn, looking at me like it was obvious why she should be wearing that shirt: I remembered it was picture day, so I wanted to wear something with taking photos!

28 April 2016

Madelyn came to work with me for Take Your Child to Work Day. The morning consisted of fun demonstrations and science experiments. After the fun, the kids had lunch before spending the rest of the day with their parents. During lunch, Madelyn excitedly told me, "[girl she just met that morning] is my new best friend!" Why does this not surprise me?

27 April 2016

This morning I let Alyson sleep in since there was really no rush to get her ready and eating breakfast. Madelyn was downstairs eating breakfast, and Alyson was still asleep.

Madelyn: It's so quiet when Alyson isn't here!
Me: Yeah, both of you talk up a storm, and when you are together it's crazy.
Madelyn: No, get the two of us together, and it's a talking thunderstorm!

26 April 2016

Madelyn has her life all figured out. during lunch, she declared, "When I grow up, I'm going to invent toys that are wood and stone for things that adults have that kids can't [example she gave later: knives]. I want to be a toy maker, artist, illustrator and author, and teacher. Oh, and a rockstar!"

25 April 2016

Madelyn was looking at all of the scratches on my arms from weeding and cleaning up the raspberries today. She'll be home tomorrow because of election day, so she was trying to figure out what to do.

Madelyn: I want to help you finish weeding the raspberries.
Me: You know that all of these scratches are from the raspberries, right? You want to do it anyway?
Madelyn: Well, I'll just wear long sleeves!

Smart one she is.

24 April 2016

I found out today that Barnes & Noble has a summer reading program that rewards kids for reading with a free book.

Me: Do you want to read books to get a free book?
Madelyn: YES!

She disappeared upstairs. When she came back down, she had a pile of chapter books (I think all Babysitters Club) to start reading.