- 1 -
A futile attempt at getting a picky toddler to eat vegetables:
Me: Do you want to eat this? It's like a chip.
Nate: (after thoroughly examining the carrot shaving, tries it, and screams) WHAT ARE YOU TRYIN' TO DO A ME?? That's 'isgusting!
- 2 -
When getting get picked up from daycare:
Nate: It's so hot. It's making me sick!
[seventy-five degrees outside, beautiful sunshine]
- 3 -
After a talk about modesty:
Me: We're getting pizza delivered for dinner!
Nate: I'm gonna eat it .... and they won't see my BUTT!!
- 4 -
Working on days of the week:
Me: Do you know what today is?
Nate: No
Me: It's Friday!
Nate: Are you serious??? YAY!!
- 5 -
When swinging around a toy and accidentally hitting Chris:
Chris: Ow! That hurt!
Nate: Sorry, Daddy. I do not want to hurt you.
- 6 -
When needing to use the restroom during dinner:
Nate: I need to go potty! I be right back.
[a few minutes later, as Chris checks on him]
Chris: Nathan Charles!! We do NOT eat pizza on the toilet!!
Nate: Why? It's yummy.
- 7 -
Sounding out words:
Me: What animal is this?
Nate: It's a chimpmonk.
Me: Can you say CHIPmonk?
Nate: Chimpmonk.
Me: Repeat after me: chip.
Nate: Chip
Me: Monk
Nate: Monk
Me: Great! Now try saying chipmonk.
Nate: [with great a great flourish] Chimpmonk!
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