We're Not Even Dating

Andy [to Cassie, the dog, while she furiously licks his face]: Don't kiss me! You're not my girlfriend.

Realistic Expectations

Andy: I want to be a policeman when I grow up.

Speech Therapist [nodding]: That sounds fun.

Andy [with a look of disdain]: Not fun. It's dangerous.

Nature's Cesspool

Kate: Mom, do fish poop?

Mom: I think so--every living thing has to poop one way or another. If it eats, it poops.

Kate: Ugh, I'm never going in the ocean again.

Port Authority

During the course of playing, Andy and Kate knock on Dad's bedroom door in order to gain access to Dad who is waiting on the other side. Kate decides to impersonate Mom, who is obviously eligible for entry.

Kate [in a forcibly lower voice]: It's Mom. I need to come in.

[Prolonged pause]

Andy [not to be left out]: It's Dad. Open the door!

Magic Words

Jane [after dad pours cereal in her bowl]: Milk, now!

Dad: Want to say that differently?

Jane: Now, please!

[Dad reaches for his computer to jot down this exchange.]

Jane: I'm just kidding you.



Picture coincides with conversation.

Feeling Good About Fashion

Kate [responding to Mom's request for examples of word that make us feel 'nice' during a Family Night lesson]: You are my favorite mom in the whole world.

Mom: See, that's a great example.

Kate: No, really.

Mom: Thank you. What else makes Mom feel good?

Kate: I like your shoes.

A suburb of Philly

Kate [stacking her Smarties™ in neat, close columns]: This is a town called Smartyville.

Dad: It looks great. I'll bet the people love living there.

Kate: It's in Pennsylvania.