Carmichael Corner

3.14.2009

Caleb Clip

Now that I actually know how to use our new video camera, you'll be seeing more of these. We're going to attempt to get one of Caleb smiling, which he's doing a lot now. Too much fun! It's coming! Just wait!!

Happy Birthday, Uncle Bret!

3.13.2009

YOU!

This morning, we were having a discussion about what people eat, and Papa looked at Essie and asked her,

Papa: Essie, what does Caleb eat?

Essie: [mumbling something we couldn't make out]

Me: What does Caleb eat?

Essie: [Looking at Papa] Papa eats corn.

Me: Yes, but what does Caleb eat?

Essie: [Thinking about this for a second, then turning to me]...YOU!

Needing a Cave

On the way to church Sunday morning, Essie was mumbling something, and I couldn't quite figure it out. We later deciphered she was asking for a shade because the sun was in her eyes.

Essie: I need a cave [or this is what it sounded like she said].

Mommy: You need a what?

Essie: I need a cave.

Mommy: I'm sorry. I still didn't understand. What do you need, Essie?

Abby: She said she needs a cave.

Mommy: A cave? [Trying to interpret what she means by cave] What's a cave?

Abby: [Very matter-of-factly] It's a place where bears live.

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Like, "Duh, Mom!" :)

Oops!

Oops, I've been amiss, neglecting to add some photos to the blog that I took awhile back of Caleb with some of my extended family members. In all the busyness, I've forgotten what pictures I've included and with whom. So these pictures are over a month old, but better late than never. :)

With Great Grandma

With Great Uncle Bill and Aunt Conni

3.12.2009

Kid Quiz

My cousin Erin sent me this kid quiz via Facebook, so I tested it out on Abby. She came up with some pretty clever answers.

1. What is something mommy always says to you?

"I love you."

2. What makes mommy happy?

“When I give you a hug”

3. What makes mommy sad?

"Not getting a hug"

4. How does your mommy make you laugh?

"She tickles me"

5. What was your mommy like as a child?

"This small." (showing her hands spread apart about 12 inches)

6. How old is your mommy?

"20 months"

7. How tall is your mommy?

Counting from my feet to my head with her finger ("1, 2, 3, … 10"), then saying “10”

8. What is her favorite thing to do?

"Play"

9. What does your mommy do when you're not around?

"Be alone."

10. If your mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?

“a spankin’…I don’t know what famous means”; then after I explain the meaning of famous, she says, “Sara…they’ll call you Sara.”

11. What is your mommy really good at?

"I don’t know…craft things." (she obviously has never met me)

12. What is your mommy not very good at?

"not very good at playing"

13. What does your mommy do for her job?

"the computer" (my job is scoping transcripts on the computer)

14. What is your mommy's favorite food?

"apples"

15. What makes you proud of your mommy?

"I love you very much and I’m proud of you for doing stuff."

16. If your mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be?

Diego (Go, Diego, Go is a current fave of hers)

17. What do you and your mommy do together?

"Play...and craft" (said without the “s”)

18. How are you and your mommy the same?

"I can’t figure that out…How about Esther and you? You have the same hair!"

19. How are you and your mommy different?

"green and pink" (Mommy’s wearing a green top, and she’s wearing a pink top)

20. How do you know your mommy loves you?

You spank me and say, “I do love you, but you need to obey.” (I must spank her a lot! LOL!)

21. Where is your mommy's favorite place to go?

"Town" (she’s so right!)