Sarah Tyler

I managed to leave the house for a little bit yesterday. I came home to Dana "holding both of [her] butts" because she needed to use the potty, but didn't want to hurt my feelings by going without me.

Dana: What are you drawing mommy?
Me: A rainbow.
Dana: That doesn't look like a rainbow. Looks like a tomato.

My drawing skills apparently leave something to desire.

Me (noticing Dana had cleaned up her toys by herself to make room on the table for pancakes): Thank you for helping Dana!
Dana: Of course! I want to be good baby... I love being your baby.

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We gave Dana Keebler Fudge cookies for the first time. She calls them "donut cookies". I asked her what she thought about them after dinner.

Me: Did you enjoy your donut cookies?
Dana: Oh yes. Is Good.
Me: Can mommy have one?
Dana: No, you won't like them.

She did eventually agree that I could have one, but it took some coaxing.

New Amazon notification today: "Based on your order history, we think it may be time to reorder stickers."

Is there a sticker's anonymous? Asking for a child.

There's a baby gate resting behind the door to the office. It's been there forever, but Dana just noticed it for the first time.

Dana: What's this? A gate? To keep mommy in the office? Was shutting the door not working?

6,532 stickers later, we’re out of stickers again.

Someone has a 6 pack a day habit.

"Mommy, will you be my friend?"

How can I say no to that? Guess I'm not getting anything done today after all.

Someone keeps unzipping the couch cushions, hiding toys inside them and then closing them again. Today was the third time it's happened.
Me: Dana, did you do this?
Dana: uh huh. So no one touches toys. That makes Dana cry. *pouty face*

We asked the kids to help tidy up their toys.

Alexis: Do you know who did the most cleaning? Nicole and Me.
Dana: I didn't!
Me: I'm very happy to hear that both you and Nicole helped clean up. Next time I hope Dana helps too.
Dana: No. Mess makes me happy.