From the mouths of babes.

"Monta, I know how to go to preschool."

"Monta, my teeth are shinier than yours." (I know, child. I know.)

Monta, why are you wearing that necklace?
Because it matches my shirt.
No it doesn't.

:)

Penny and me

A few weeks ago, I sat down beside Penny on my bed and we had a heart to heart talk.

Penny, I said. I named you after a song, and I'm going to see that song performed live. Live, Penny! Can you believe it?

Penny snorted at me, rolled over for a belly rub, then started snoring.

It's always Penny and me tonight.

I named my first dog of my adult life after the song Penny and Me, which my favorite band, Hanson, sings.

It was glorious.

Monday inspirational post

Borrowing someone else's comment: Oh well thank you! I will cherish them as you destroy my soul.

Monsters

Good.

Conversations with a 5-year-old:

Me: How was kindergarten?

L: Good.

What's your teacher's name?

Good.

Do you go outside for recess?

Good.

Do you have music class every day?

Good.

What'd you have for lunch?

Good.

Little L, I'm serious. I want to know how school is.

It's good.

She has a way with words. :)

Some day, but not today

Borrowing someone else's words:

Every person is deserving of a love that sets their soul on fire, as well as provides a place to rest when weary.

Beautiful mess

It's a beautiful mess, much like its owner.