Hair on My Brain

Got a haircut with bangs. The commentary..Mama, you look weird. Why do you have hair on your brain? Awesome, feeling beautiful right about now .

He Doesn't Look a Thing Like Cheeze-Its

Listening to the song "When You Were Young" by the Killers, with Aoki. She looks at me and says, "he doesn't look a thing like Cheeze-Its? What on earth does that mean, Mama?"

Evil Cheetos

Aoki, after eating a Cheeto.. these are evil!
Steve: why are they evil?
Aoki: because Mama says that when she can't stop eating something delicious!
My work here is done.

Happy Meal Delivery

Aoki: Mama, what if we call the pizza man and trick him? Pretend like I want a pizza but then tell him he has to bring me a Happy Meal instead!

Tricky

Aoki: Papa said I could have Chocolate Whoppers for breakfast.
Me: I don't think so! Not gonna happen.
Aoki: Okay, you're right. He said I could have Starburst!

Whatevs

My daughter just informed me that if I'm not planning on painting my skin green as part of my witch costume, then I'm not "legit"!!!!

That Dress Makes You Look Fat

Just showed Aoki our wedding album. Her response "Mama, you look fat!"
Thanks, dude.

A No Pee Day!

When I pick Aoki up from school, I ask her to tell me one good thing about her day (more than one if she wants). Today her response was, "it was a good day because I remembered to ask Mr. Whiteman if I could use the potty, and didn't pee on myself!"
That's my girl.

Lots of Quarters

Overheard from the kids' room: "Miles, you are going to be 2 soon. But just for your information, I am 4 and three quarters!"

Mama, the Wino

Me: Where would you like to go for graduation dinner? Aoki: I want dinner at McDonald's! But don't worry, I'll bring some wine for you, Mama.

Sucka!

While eating a vegetarian corn dog (unbeknownst to her)
Aoki: "Mama, this is the best meat I've ever had in my whole life!"

Like One of Us

I guess my lack of sleep is showing..Aoki said, "Mama, your eyes are little! You finally look like the rest of us!"

Missing in Action

Aoki woke up with a 103 degree fever this AM. She is more upset by missing Picture Day at school than anything else! "But Mama, how will the other kids remember me when they go to Kindergarten if I'm not in the picture?"
Broke my heart in two.

Fashionista

On my way out to a work event this evening:
Mama: Hey, Aoki. Does Mama look nice?
Aoki: Umm, well your outfit isn't very fun..but at least your hair looks really cute!