Tropical Horse

We're in our favorite spot in the mountains for Labor Day weekend - Overgaard, AZ. Having a blast, and Natalie's best friend Trinity joined us this trip! This morning, we took the kids to a town about 30 miles from here, called Taylor, to check out their Sweet Corn Festival. There was a nice kids' area with pony rides and a number of different inflatable bouncers. Natalie kept telling me she wanted to go on the "tropical horse". I reminded her that she and Trinity would be having a pony ride tomorrow at the barn on the property where we stay. She said "No Mommy, THAT", and pointed to the OBSTACLE COURSE.

Classes

Tonight Natalie was asking me about what comes after high school - I told her (as I always do) "college". She asked what I learned in college, and I told her I didn't go, but that I hope she and Oliver both decide to go when it is time.

"So how did you learn how to take care of a baby?"
"Well, I used to babysit a lot as a teenager, and then I took a baby care class when I was pregnant with you"
"How did Daddy learn?"
"Daddy took that class too"
"OH, so did you look at him and think 'WOW, that man looks NICE. I should meet him"?

LOL. I was dying, just the way she said it was hilarious. I told her that Daddy and I took the class together - we were already married. "OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH".

She kills me. Such a funny little thing.

A rose by any other name

Natalie was driving me crazy this afternoon with Christmas talk. Running commentary for God knows how long on exactly what she wants for Christmas.

I finally told her that Christmas was five months away, and I didn't want to hear about it right now.

Two minutes later... "I really want some Scooby Doo toys for Jesus' birthday. I didn't say the other word, Mommy".

Told her I wasn't falling for it.

Two minutes later... "I really want blah blah blah for that holiday, Mommy. I didn't mention Jesus' birthday!"

Last one was "I really want Santa to bring me XXXXXXX. I didn't say the name of that holiday, Mommy".

ARRRRRRRRRRGH! :-P