“Just a little while longer.”
“Can you come tuck me in?”
“Come on, I’ll tuck you in.”
“Did you sleep okay last night?”
“C’mon, read me something! Just like old times.”
“Can we stay in tonight?”
“Go to sleep, go to sleep.”
“You’re apart of the family.”
“Can I snuggle with you?”
“Your breakfast is getting cold!”
“Tickle, tickle, tickle!”
“What are you smiling about?”
“Do you want me to read to you?”
“I know a lullaby. Think that’ll help you sleep?”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Mind if I move a bit closer?”
“Don’t you dare go outside without a coat.”
“Mom/Dad! They’re being mean!”
“Think we can play a board game later?”
“Don’t be so mean to them, you understand me?”
“Here. I’ll do it for you. Give me the tie.”
“Stop playing with your food.”
“Your room looks like a cyclone ran through it.”
“They sings like a goddamn crow.”
“Don’t sass me, young lady/man.”
“I don’t like kissing them.”
“I was gone for ten fucking minutes!”
“You’re crazy, but I like that.”
“Hey, watch out for them, okay?”
“I got the last slice of pizza. I’m gonna have to throw it up for you to get it.”
“We’re out of milk again!”
“Who wants a hearty breakfast?”
“She’s/he’s my annoying younger sibling.”
“We don’t need another kid.”