and number two struck my interest; it says "When do you first imagine yourself wishing you were older or bigger? Write about it." And you know, I honestly don't remember. I am sure as a teenager I couldn't wait until I was older so I didn't have to listen to my parents, that sort of thing.. but well I am currently dealing with a three-year-old who pretty much on a daily basis talks about what will happen when she is older.
So here are some of the things I hear on a pretty regularly...
"When I am a Mommy, then there will be two mommies and we will all sleep in the big bed together"
"A baby will grow in my tummy when I am a mommy"
"After I am 3, then I will be 4, then 5, then 16"
"When I am big like you then I can drive the car"
While sitting on the toilet: "When I'm a mommy, I will cover the whole toilet because Mommy's are bigger"
"When I am a mommy I will put makeup on here and here" (pointing to eyes and cheeks)
And my favorite and the one I am almost afraid to post as it might bring some creepy people through Google searches: "I have little boobs, someday I will have big boobs like you"
So yes, my 3 going on 16 year old... just slow down and enjoy being a kid. After all when you are a mommy you will have to deal with a dramatic stubborn three-year-old just like you, or I can only hope.
That is so precious! I love the "toilet seat" comment! How funny! And what a *beautiful* little girl you have!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, that's great! I miss working with three year olds. Always good value. I could have written a book with all the funny things my preschoolers said!
ReplyDeleteOh that is so funny and adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! Love the things that three year olds say.
ReplyDeleteI remember thinking how awesome it would be to have boobs....now I'm not so excited about them...hahahaha
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Dying over the b00b comment-- that's hilarious!
ReplyDeleteKy's going through similar conversations (she's three as well). She also has informed me when she's bigger she gets all of my shoes (she'll have to bury me first). ;-)
she sleighed me with the toilet comment! Too funny :)
ReplyDeleteAwww...love the toilet comment from your adorable 3 yr old...so funny! And the boob one..little ones are just so hilarious...the things they think of! Thanks for sharing and making me smile...have a great day! I chose the writing prompt about marriage...but this one is a great one!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute!! I've heard the boob comment several times.. lol!!
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I love hearing the "when Im a mommy" stuff from my girls too!
ReplyDeleteTo cute!! Almost makes me want to try once more for a girl. With three boys all I hear is "when I grow up I want to be a dump truck driver!"
ReplyDelete4, 5, SIXTEEN! whoah slow down there Miss! Hahaha. And she is hitting all the highlights of being a big girl: make up, boobs, and cars. Geees. hahaha.
ReplyDeleteThat is one smart baby girl you've got there. I think she is spot on when she says 16 comes after 5. At least, that seems to be the progression with kids these days.
ReplyDeleteWe're all in for a wild ride. :)
Sure LOVED reading these....I'll sweep them right on over into the 2010 rush write folder...thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I should do one of these someday for my girls. And that picture of Alex is to DIE for! She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis was so adorable! I love her view of mommies ... and how they age!
ReplyDeleteI remember always wanting to be big. I remember asking when I could wear a certain dress and being told when I was six I could have it. If only I had enjoyed my childhood more.
ReplyDeletetwo mommies! too funny!
ReplyDeleteAwwww! She is so sweet..........and funny!!
ReplyDeleteEmmy - I love it! How sweet to record her words and musings. The toilet seat one cracks me up.
ReplyDeleteHoly, she is gorgeous!!
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