Life’s interesting. On the same day, Cait called to say she got accepted into an MPH program at a top University with a scholarship, I came across this folder while cleaning out my desk.
Of course, I think my daughter is wise, witty, and wonderful and came here to change the world for the better. Reading through these notes I kept of things she said as a 3 and 4-year-old is a flashback to all that and then some.
(If you’re not a mom who’s madly in love with her kids, you can safely skip this post. )
Summer 1998
- Yes, indeed!
- You’re a nice mommy.
- I’m a very funny girl.
- I’m so smart.
- I’ll bring you back a treat.
- I love you so much.
- I want an ice comb sloda.
- Let’s hide! Daddy’s home. Hide!
- I take good care of you, Mommy.
- Let’s go on my swing set.
- I remember.
- Put a little sauce on it.
- That’s delicious, you’re a good cooker, Mommy.
- I pay attention.
Fall 1998
- Jason, be nice, be nice. That’s Bobby’s ball. Give it to him.
- I may not be very funny, but I’m a good laugher.
- I was missing you. I forgot to give you a kiss.
- I live for you, Mommy.
- That’s what I’m talking about (when we finally understand her)
- I’m worried so.
- Mommy come outside and sit and visit with me.
- Let’s blow bubbles.
- “Who’s coming over today?” Said while watching me clean the house.
- My pleasure, Mommy.
- “Sure is” Her response to anything she agrees with.
- Who named her?
- That’s very tasty. (Her gourmet tastes were on display from a very early age.)
Spring/Summer 1999
- My mother tells Cait, “You do a nice job” ( with an art project). Cait: “Don’t I, though.”
- Speak to my ear (whisper to me).
- When Cait would ask for something, she would add these instructions at the end, “Just say ‘sure’ Mommy.”
- Mommy, now listen. You hurt my feelings. It’s not nice to hurt someone’s feelings.
- Let’s go make some new friends at the playgournd.
- You’re not on our team if you do that. (Said to another kid who was being disruptive.)
- Daddy, did you bring me a treat?
- Let’s go pick some peas.
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