Conversations with Elle

I use to this space to document the hilarious conversations we have with our 4 year old. While some of these may make her seem like a brat, Elle is a really sweet child, but she never fails to provide some form of comic relief whenever it is really needed.

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Elle is now 7 and has a baby sister, "Roo". Elle: Can I hold Roo? Me: Sure **places tiny Roo in Elle's lap** **Roo tolerates this for a few minutes but then starts to fuss** Elle: I think Roo wants you mom. How does she know who is holding her? Me, you, daddy? Me: Well for one we all look very different, but she also identifies me by smell. **15 minutes later, we have moved on to something completely different** Elle: Mom, can I start using your soap and conditioner? Me: umm? Elle: I want to smell like you so Roo will let me hold her more.

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Turns Out

Elle: Turns out that I love you and Daddy very much. You are the best Mommy and Daddy ever.

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Soft Skin

Elle: My friend Alex says I have soft skin. Her Dad: How does Alex know?!?!?!?!

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Parenting Fail

Elle: And then I will get frustrated. Me: That's a big word. Good job Elle. Elle: Yeah, well you always say it. -_-

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Struggles

Me: Mommy's struggling a little today Elle: Mommy it's ok if you struggle, I still love you

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Earrings

Elle and I were looking at jewelry and she asked us if she could get her ears pierced. Actually, her exact words were: "Can we put holes in my ears so I can wear earrings?" It amazes me that she recognizes, at 4 years old, she will be putting holes in her ears and she still wants to do it lol

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While her dad was tickling her- Elle: You're wasting my time!

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We have this conversation often

Elle: When I grow up, I want to marry my daddy. Me: Elle, when you grow up you will find a boy that you really like and will want to marry him. Elle: but I don't like any other boys except my daddy!

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What I Meant to Say Was...

Her Dad: you have to eat all you chicken. Elle: you're being mean! Stern look from me to Elle Her Dad: I'm being a good parent Elle: I meant to say you're being a good parent but I messed up.

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The Toy Box

Elle: Mommy, here are some screws from my toy box.

Ummm... what?

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No Sense

Sometimes your kids say things that make no sense but are still hilarious.

Her dad was tickling me. Elle shots: I shame on you daddy!

Me through the laughter, laughing harder at what she said: Did you hear Elle? She shames on you!

Her Dad: yeah, not multiple though. Just one shame.

Lol I have no idea what she thinks that means.

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Winter

Elle: it's really cold out by the way.

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Those Moments when You Shouldn't Laugh

Let's face it, children sometimes put you in positions where you really shouldn't laugh but you do.... this morning we had one of those moments. 

Elle: Where is my drink?

Her Dad: Is that a joke?

Elle: No! It's not a joke! You're face is a joke!!!

omg... She was clearly joking and I think I just about died laughing as I tried to explain to her that was pretty rude and she should never say that to anybody who may not know she was joking. 

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For the Love of Animals

I told Elle we were having tuna for dinner. She of course responded with that she doesn't like tuna. This is how she responds to everything except mac and cheese. 

Her Dad: Fish is good for you. It is good for your brain. When you eat it, it helps you be smart. 

Elle (laughing): We don't eat fishies Daddy! That's crazy!

Hilarious, but a close call.

One day she is going to realize where meat comes from... on that day we are going to have a really hard day. 

We are not really pro lying to our child and we know several children at 4 years old can handle this information perfectly well, but Elle has a really strong attachment to animals and a natural distaste for most meat all coupled with a protein deficiency. We are thrilled when we can get her to eat chicken as it is. 

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Obviously

Elle: There!!! The crafts store!!!

Her Dad: I know, but we aren't going there right now. 

Elle: Obviously, I know. 

Lol this one is funnier with a little more context. Elle responds to almost all compliments with "I Know". Example: her grandma told her once that she was so smart and she responded with "I know". She has gotten a lot better about saying thank you at least before she says she knows.

We have a running joke in the family that she is going to graduate high school valedictorian and her speech will be "Obviously, I know" and that will be all.  

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It's For You!!!!

Me: Elle, phone call! It's for you. Come get the phone. 

Elle: You know how to walk

In hindsight this was hilarious but in the moment I am very surprised my head didn't split open. 

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Work Days

Elle: Where is Daddy?

Me: He already left for work. 

Elle: UGH!!!!!

Me:What's wrong with Daddy being at work?

Elle: I just like him and he misses me so much. 

Let's reflect on the fact that of course he misses her... lol