Sucking Up

For some reason, Andrew is especially affectionate when I'm wiping him up after lunch. He normally tells me he loves me and kisses my hands or stomach or whatever he can reach, but today, he really kicked it up a notch. And if you know Andrew, imagine his sweetest, most gentle little voice telling me these things.

Andrew: You're my best mommy!
You're so beautiful.
You smell so good.
Your earrings are so pretty.
And I like the way your hair is curling around.
I love you so much Mommy.
(Kiss, Kiss, Kiss)

Me: I love you too Andrew! Thank you.

I mean come on, the ladies will be lining up for him if he keeps this up! I half expected him to start asking for something!

See ya later alligator...

Master Manipulator

Andrew is the master manipulator. Here is an example of his cleverness.

He woke up from his nap screaming and crying. I had to go in and get him, even though he can easily climb out himself. When asked why he said, "I wanted someone to carry me out of my bed." He continued to cry as I held him in my lap. Here is our conversation, all with him crying and hyper-ventilating:

Me: Andrew, why are you still crying?
Andrew: Because (sniffle, sniffle) I want my juice (as he starts sobbing again).
Me: Well, then go get your juice.
Andrew: I want you to get my juice.
Me: Well, I want you to get your juice.
Andrew: Get my juice.
Me: Get your juice.
Andrew: No, you get it.
Me: No, you get it.
Andrew: GET MY JUICE!
Me: (much calmer) Get your juice.
Andrew: Mommy (sobbing, with trembling lips and everything), no, I want you to get my juice.
Me: I want you to get your own juice.
Andrew: I'm hungry. (I guess he figured that since the above argument wasn't working, he'd switch tactics.)
Me: Okay.
Andrew: I want a snack.
Me: Okay.
Andrew: Can I have a snack?
Me: Maybe
Andrew: (with his little impish smile) I can?
Me: Maybe, if I hear the right words.
Andrew: Please can I have a snack please?
Me: Yes
Andrew: (all smiles now)Okay. I'll get my juice and you get the snack.

I admit, the boy is good. See ya later alligator...

This is how two little boys entertain themselves...until someone gets hurt!

See ya later alligator...

Because We Love Each Other

When I checked on the boys Wednesday night, this is what I found. I asked Phillip the next morning, "Why did you both sleep in the same bed?" He thought a minute and said, "Because we love each other!" Now, if that isn't the sweetest thing...

See ya later alligator...

Random Andrew Quotes

Quotes from Andrew:

After finishing his pizza...
"My tummy is saying it's full and my bike is saying it's time to ride my bike!"

We saw a truck drive down a dirt road and kick up some dust.
"I just saw that truck do somethin'. It went down the road and made dirt steam."

He's a funny little boy! See ya later alligator...

Who's There?

On the way to dinner tonight, Phillip started telling Knock-Knock jokes. We've told them before, but it's been awhile, so he must have heard some at school. He's got the format down, but doesn't quite get the gist of them.

Phillip: Knock. Knock.
Us: Who's There?
Phillip: Chicken Nugget
Us: Chicken Nugget Who?
Phillip: Uh...Chicken Nugget Phillip!

Andrew: Knock. Knock
Us: Who's There?
Andrew: Banana Split with Oranges
Us: Banana Split with Oranges Who?
Andrew: Banana Split with Oranges Andrew!

Phillip: Knock. Knock.
Us: Who's There?
Phillip: Banana Splits
Us: Banana Splits Who?
Phillip: Banana Splits...Phillip!

(These were after I told the classic "Orange you glad I didn't say banana?" joke.)

These are just a few of the ones I can remember. I'll add more if he comes up with any more gems. See ya later alligator...

Lost & Found

I had just picked up Phillip from school and we were slowly driving out of the parking lot...

Phillip: Hey! There's my friend, his name is Tyler.
Me: I know.
Phillip: Do you know what happened to him today?
Me: No, tell me.
Phillip: He fell and lost his breath.
Me: Oh, that's too bad.
Phillip: Yeah, but he must have found it again.

HA! See ya later alligator...