08 January 2017

Alyson was talking about something in the car and reminisced, "I remember when I was littler than I am right now."

07 January 2017

First

The girls were talking about having a king in charge of a (birthday) party.

Me: You can have an organizer for a party.
Alyson: Or a polar bear!

Second

We were discussing with Alyson possible things to do on her birthday.

Me: Do you want to go somewhere on your birthday, Aly?
Alyson: Grandma's house!

06 January 2017

Smart thinking from the almost four-year-old. There was one slice of marble cheesecake left along with other flavors. The girls were arguing over who got the marble one.

Alyson: I know! Let's share it! We can ask Mommy to cut it in half.
Me, teasing: That would work, but what are you going to give me if I cut it for you?
Alyson: I don't know. I would give you money, but I don't have any downstairs with me.

05 January 2017

Before leaving Mom's this afternoon, Alyson looked at my blue water bottle.

Alyson, a bit mumbled and rushed: Your water bottle is dark orange.
Me, confused: No, it isn't orange.
Alyson, this time very clearly and focused: No! I said that your water bottle is TUR-QUOISE! 

04 January 2017

We had some leftovers for dinner that I really knew Alyson wouldn't eat, a rice noodle stir fry with a peanut butter based sauce. We serve it with peanuts on it and before eating, I told Alyson that she had to eat more than just the peanuts.

Me: Eat some of the noodles. You said you would eat the noodles.
Alyson: But I'm done.
Me: No, you have to eat more than just the peanuts.
Alyson: But I love peanuts.

02 January 2017

During dinner at Bill and Amanda's, Declan was eating some baby food from a food pouch. Amanda and I were talking about the girls still having applesauce in those style pouches. Alyson thought we were saying it as a bad thing and asked in disbelief, "What? Who doesn't like pouches?!"

01 January 2017

Alyson spent some time with Mom and Dad today. When Tony and I went to pick her up, she didn't want to leave, of course. Mom was teasing her and tickling her, but stopped. Alyson responded by yelling while laughing, "Tickle me some more with both hands at the same time!!!"