‘ we’re family. family never gets left behind. ’
‘ i burned your birthday cake. ’
‘ don’t you raise your voice at me, young man. ’
‘ you can stay here. for as long as you need. ’
‘ stop squirming and let me see that cut! ’
‘ they’re being assholes, mom! ’
‘ remember to scrub behind your ears. ’
‘ hand sanitizer! we’re out of hand sanitizer! ’
‘ where are you off to, little dude? ’
‘ i don’t think so, young lady. ’
‘ who broke the toilet? ’
‘ you’re one of us now. ’
‘ want to hold my hand? ’
‘ please stop screaming. ’
‘ if you don’t turn off that light and go back to your room right now… ’
‘ pull up a chair. have some breakfast. ’
‘ shut up. i’m n-not s-s-scared. ’
‘ what happened to your eye? ’
‘ honey, they’re staring. ’
‘ hey, hey. i’m not going anywhere. ’
‘ you should be in bed. ’
‘ get over here right now! ’
‘ that’s gonna be a no, buddy. you have a temperature. ’
‘ what is it with kids and their gadgets? ’
‘ shut up. shut up. shut up! ’
‘ don’t be sad. you can come along next time. ’
‘ did you just sass me? ’
‘ you brighten up my life, honey. ’
‘ they can’t watch this! it’s rated r! ’
‘ does someone need a hug? ’
‘ he called me lame, honey. ’
‘ we’re hip. we’re in the know. ’
‘ do you want to hear a story? ’
‘ i’ve been texting you for ten minutes! where were you? ’
‘ i don’t wanna hug him! ’