Things my kid says

Miles got a lot of new stuff for Christmas!  Today, we are going to talk about this new shirt in particular!(Thanks Uncle Caleb and Aunt Laura!)


He put it on today and immediately proclaimed:
Miles: Do you guys like my new shirt? It's an A's shirt.
Kelly: Do you remember who gave you that shirt?
Miles: Yup. Caleb.  He likes the A's.
Nate: Maybe it's a Packer shirt.
Kelly:  It could be. Laura gave it to you too. She likes the Packers.
Miles: No! It's an A's shirt.
Nate:  I think it's a Mason Crosby shirt.
Kelly:  Oooh, are you Aaron Rodgers?
Miles:  No! It's an A's shirt. (getting rather frustrated)
Kelly: Ok, ok.  Are you Coco Crisp then?
Miles: No! There's no 4 on this shirt
Nate:  What? (Nearly chokes on his beverage, looks at Kelly - both dumbfounded.)
Kelly:  (ding ding) Siri, What is Coco Crisp's jersey number?
Siri: Coco Crisp is #4 for the Oakland Athletics.
Nate and Kelly: Wow!

Yeah.... that JUST happened!
Happy Sunday to you all!


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Things My Kid Says

Nate: Miles, you're weak if you don't finish your beans

Miles: I'm not weak, I'm a girlie man

Nate: Yes, yes.... you...are.. buddy

Miles: I mean, NO!!  I'm a ladies man!

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Nate: Miles, I'm making you a fantasy football team, what do you want to name it?

Miles: Bulls

Nate: The Bulls play basketball. This is a football team

Miles: So! Bulls, Dad. I don't care. The Bulls are my team.

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Kelly: Miles, I missed you a lot today.  I wish I could take you to work with me.  You could help me do my work.

Miles: You mean, look in your spidy-scope and watch the germs?

Kelly: Yup.  Would you like to look at germs with me through the microscope?

Miles: Yeah, but I don't have a spidy-scope.

Kelly: That's ok. I can share.

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Miles: Hey dad, it stinks in here! <sniff, sniff>  It's you.  Dad, you stink. <sniff, sniff>

Nate: What?

Miles: Yeah, you stink like the stinky packers!

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Miles: Dad, let's play some football.  You go down there (end of the hallway) and be Hester. I'm going to be the kicker on the Bulls that's a packer even though I don't like the packers.

Kelly and Nate: What??!? (so confused)

Miles: You know, dad.  The packer guy that is a kicker for my team, the Bulls.

Kelly and Nate: Oh!

Nate: You're Mason Crosby.  The kicker on your fantasy team.  OK, lets play.

(after playing a while.....)

Miles: Dad, can we fix my Bulls team?  I don't want any stinky packers on the Bulls anymore .I need to find a new kicker.

Nate: OK. We need to see if someone will trade you. Who do you think will want your kicker? Maybe Laura?

Miles: Yeah... Give him to her. Ha Ha Ha! <insert maniacal laugh and sinister palm rubbing here>

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Setup: Grandma and Papa B were in town babysitting Miles while Nate and I attended a work function.  The following conversation began in our absence, but completed once Nate and I returned home.

Miles:  Papa, can you spin the basketball on one finger for me?

Papa: Ha, no. I can’t do that.

Miles: Why not? My daddy can do that

Papa: Sorry bud.  We’ll have to let your dad show me how to do that

(fast forward about an hour)

Papa: Hey, Nate.  Can you show me how to spin a basketball on your finger.

Nate: What?

Papa: Miles asked me to do it earlier and said that you knew how.  I’ve always been curious. Can you show me?

Nate: I can’t do that. Ha.  I’m not sure where that came from.

(Isn’t it adorable how little boys think their dads are invincible and all-knowing?!)

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Setup: This conversation occurred on Father’s day as we watched game 3 of the NBA finals.

Miles: Dad, did you see that?  That blue guy just did a fade-away jumper!

Nate: Yeah, buddy.  Then what happened? Did he rebound it?

Miles: No, the other team got it.

As the game continues, Miles watches closely while conversing with Nate.

Nate: Miles, which team is your favorite?

Miles:The Bulls.

Nate: The Bulls aren’t playing tonight buddy.

Long pause….A commercial comes on so Miles finally gives us his full attention.

Kelly:  The white team is the Heat and the blue team is the Thunder.

Miles:Uhm, I like the heat. Did you see that before?  The blue guy on the Thunder was trying to steal the ball from the white team, but the guy on the white team named the Heat just jumped really high and dunked it on him. That was cool, huh?

Kelly: (looking at Nate): How does he put all of this together and remember the details?  I hope he’s this good at math!

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Things my kid says

Setup: Nate and Miles had just polished off a sizeable stack of Oreos after school.

Kelly: Miles, are you still hungry? Are you going to eat dinner?

Miles: No, I already ate some junk food. I will drink this healthy milk though.

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Setup: We were eating dinner and I asked Miles to eat more of his green beans.

Miles: Beans, Beans,  the magical fruit. The more you toot, the more you poop!

That’s not really how the saying goes… but I may like it better!

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Setup: Miles was putting his Diego puzzle together on the floor of the living room.  Nate was working on his computer and I was cleaning up the kitchen.  It was a great, quiet family moment until….

Miles: Dadadada-Dada-daaaaa.  Dadadada-Dada-daaaaa.  DA-da-DA! DA-da-DA!

Do you recognize that tune?  Click here.

Yes… only Miles would be the kid that breaks the silence humming ESPN’s Sports Center theme song.  We don’t even have cable! Where does this come from? My only guesses are that the tune is part of the Michael Jordan highlights that Nate and Miles often watch on YouTube or from Space Jam.  Ey – Whatta kid!

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Setup: Shocker- I know – but the boys are playing baseball in the living room. Here’s a few one liners.

Miles: Nice catch, bro!

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Nate: Watch the ball close.  This pitch is a change-up

Smack!

Miles: Yeah, that was tricky. But I hit it though.

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Setup:  Miles insulted Nate earlier in the day. He didn’t mean it that way it came out, but I said that he should say something nice about Nate to help me feel better. He refused,  but he did apologize. That evening, the boys were taking out the trash when….
Miles: Dad, run fast.
Nate: I can’t
Miles: Ha! It’s ‘cause your sandals don’t have any straps. Pansy!
(Miles runs around the corner, and peeks back)
Miles: Uhm.. Dad, you have a handsome face! (with a cheesy smile)
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Setup: Miles and I were playing catch with a football in the living room.  I dropped it.
Miles: Mom, Nice catch – NOT!
Kelly: What?!
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Setup: Driving across Iowa for the weekend, nearing Montour.
Miles: Do you see all that grass? What are we in? Do you know?
Kelly: Uhm…
Miles: We see no big buildings because we’re in the country!
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Setup(s): Here are a couple of other conversations while driving across Iowa…. this time on the way home.
Miles: Get me some food in here!!
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Kelly: Miles, look out the window.  Do you see that big river?
Miles: Yeah, the bridge helps us cross the water and stay dry.
Nate: Yup, and when we cross the river, we are in Illinois.  Iowa is on one side of the river and Illinois is on the other.
Miles: Illinois?
Kelly: Yeah, buddy. Remember we live in Chicago, IL.  We are closer to home.
Miles: Yeah. You’re right because we live on Earth, right Dad?
Nate: Ha… yeah.
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Apparently, the car was a little too silent. He broke out with his own version of this.
Miles: Para, para, paradise. Para, para, paradise. O-O-O-O-oooo!
It seems as though Bieber’s Baby Oh isn’t the only ‘slow jam’ Miles has in his back pocket…..
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Setup: The Cubbies were playing on TV and w on!  I chimed in and sang along..
Kelly: Go Cubs Go. Go Cubs Go. Hey, Chicago, whattya say! Cubs are gonna win today!
Miles chimed in with the next chorus, but sang….
Miles: Go Cubs Go. Go Cubs Go. Hey, Chicago, whattya say! Cubs are gonna win SOMEDAY! Ha Ha.
Kelly: Grr!  You are a stinker!
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Setup: Miles and Nate were getting ready to take the dog out…
Miles: Dad, what is car in Spanish?
Nate: I don’t know.
Miles: Mom knows. She’s smart.
After the dog trip….
Miles: Mom, what is car in Spanish?
Kelly: Coche
Miles: Turns to dad.  See, told ya!
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Setup: Miles and Nate were playing basketball in the living room when Miles had to take a quick potty break. The dialogue begins with Miles barking orders from the bathroom.
Miles: DAD – I don’t hear you playing.
Nate: What?
Miles: DAD – I don’t hear you playing. He runs into the room.
Nate: I didn’t hear you.
Miles: You need to practice so you can get better and better and better and you might beat me sometime.
Nate: Ha! Ok, Buddy.
Miles: Ok, now I gotta go back and flush my turd.

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First REAL Drawing

We've been working with Miles a lot lately, trying to get him to write ABC's and draw happy faces.  Until recently, everything was a scribble.  A few months ago, his "M's" became recognizable.  I didn't think drawing his dad's pretty face would be next - BUT I'm so giddy that it is!

I know I brag about him a lot, but I really do think he's pretty amazing.

Miles grabbed some of his dad's 'already-been-drawn-on' architecture paper (tracing paper) and a red 'architect' pen and said:

Miles: Dad, I'm going to draw with this, ok?
Nathan: Good idea, Miles. Draw on the paper, not the table.
Miles: OK
Kelly: Miles, what are you going to draw?
Miles: I'm going to draw dad. [turns to Nate and studies his face]
Kelly: Ok.  Can you make a circle for his head?
Miles: No. Daddy's head is an oval. [draws the head]
Kelly: Great job! What else is on dad's head?
Miles: Eyes. 2 of them.
Kelly: Ok.  What else?
Miles: A nose. Just one.
Kelly: And what does daddy's mouth look like?
Miles: [draws a mouth] and he needs hair.
Kelly:  Looks great, Miles. Do you need anything else?
Miles: Yes. He has 2 ears.
Kelly: Good job. Are you done?
Miles: Nope. [draws lower extremities] He needs legs and shoes. Big shoes. ALL DONE!
Kelly and Nathan: Miles! GREAT JOB!!

Take a look for yourself!

I wonder what the art of Salvador Dali or Rembrandt looked like when they were 3 years old?

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Set up: Just hanging out on the couch after dinner.
Miles: Dad - you have a ring on your finger. Rings are girl things. Why are you wearing a ring?
Nate: Mommy gave me this ring
Miles: Why?
Nate: Ah...  (long pause) Well, I love mommy and mommy loves me. We gave each other rings and got married.
Miles: Oh. Ok.
Fast forward a week or so, a new conversation that came from nowhere..!
Miles: Mom - I'm going to give Spree a ring.  She's going to give me a ring too.
Kelly: Oh really?!
Miles:  Yeah, I want a ring. Spree is my friend.
Kelly: Ok.. let's wait and see.

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Set up: In the car
Miles: I am 3. My birthday is in October. On my birthday, I will be 4. After I am 4, I will be 5. When I am 5, I will be taller, taller, taller.  I will be tall just like my daddy!

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Set up: While in Iowa to attend a funeral, we had a big meal at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We all took our seats and quieted down for the prayer.
Miles waited the usual pause and simultaneously started to pray with Grandpa.
Miles: Dear Jesus,.....
Grandpa: Father, Bless...
They both pause, glance at each other, pause again, regain composure and start the blessing over.
Miles: Dear Jesus,.....
Grandpa: Father, Bless...
This time they pause and kind of flip each other a little glare.  Who's stepping on who's toes now?
Miles:  (sigh) Dear Jesus,.....
Grandpa: (sigh) Father, Bless...
Then...
Grandpa (being the bigger man! with a little giggle): Ok, Miles.  You go first, I'll go second...
Miles: Ok. Dear Jesus, thank you for this food.....
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Set up: I was scraping out the last bit of the applesauce from the cup for Miles when he exclaimed this gem.
Miles: Hey Girl, You got skills!Insert super cheesey grin
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Set up: After walking around downtown Chicago, watching all of the Green Festivities for St. Patrick's day, we decided to eat dinner at an Irish Pub.  We got a table right in front of a TV blaring the ISU vs Kentucky game for round 2 of the NCAA tournament.  Miles was very into the game, as usual. After finishing our meals, we walked to the nearest bus stop.  Miles asked to run ahead to throw his trash in a can near the stop.
Miles took off running, spun, jumped and disposed of this trash!
Miles:  Dad, did you see that?  I bammed it!
Nate: Sweet bam, Miles!
Miles: Yeah, I know!
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Set up: The three of us were eating our "big" Easter meal.
Nate explains, to Miles, where turkeys live, the sounds they make, and how they end up on our dining table.  Miles breaks out in song...
Miles:
Patty Cake, Patty Cake, hunting man
Make me turkey as fast as you can
Roll it
Pat it
Mark it with my pee.
Put it in the oven for daddy and me!
Yeah...
Nate and Kelly: (Quick eye contact, hold back the laughter) Oh my....

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Setup: Handing Miles a bit of dinner that I’m currently making….

Kelly: Miles, try this. You’ll like it.

Miles: Nope. I don’t like that.

Kelly: Ok. I’m going to eat it then.

Miles: Mom, I want some now.

[He tries the food]

Miles: You’re  right, Mom.  I do like this.

Kelly:  I knew it.  I’m glad you like it.

Miles: You’re always right, Mom. You’re always right!

(side note: I could totally get used to this!!)

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Setup: In traffic this morning…

Kelly:  Move it car…. Little faster please.

[The merge into traffic successful, but still need to move 4 lanes left in next 1/6^th mile]

Kelly:   Grr, now I just need this car to move.

Miles (from the backseat): Mom, that’s not a car. That’s a truck.  Mom, that’s a big truck.

Kelly:  Yes, Miles.  That was a truck. Sorry, buddy.

Miles:Mom, that was a truck. You were super wrong!

Nate: (laughs a little too hard, in my opinion>

Kelly:  [silence] Huh?

Miles: You are super wrong, Mom! That was not a car, that was a truck.

Kelly:  Yes, Miles. You are right.. Can you say some words that will make me happy now?

Miles: Yes. Hmm.  Mom, you are ALWAYS right. You said that it was a truck now.

Nate: [laughs again]  Ooh. That’s good, Miles.  Mommy loves that!

Setup (Part 1): Nate and Miles are sitting as close to the TV as possible, watching the only network televised Bulls game so far this season.  Miles sees the crowd and starts this conversation.

Miles:Dad, I want to go to the Bulls game too.

Nate: We can’t, buddy.  We don’t have any tickets.

Miles: Tickets? Why do we need tickets?

Nate:They won’t let us into the game unless we have tickets.

Miles: So get some tickets, Dad!

Nate: I can’t, Miles. They cost a lot of money.

Miles: Then get some money.

Nate: Ok, I’ll work hard and try to get you some more money. Ok?

[conversation dropped for the rest of the evening. Fast forward to dropping Nate off at work the next morning]

Setup (Part 2): Nate gets out of the car, Miles rolls down his window to say goodbye as usual. The usual conversation goes a little differently.

Nate: Goodbye, Miles. Have fun at school today.

Miles: Ok, Dad.  You work really, really hard so we can get more money to get tickets to go to the Bulls game, OK?

Nate:What? [looks at me in disbelief as I giggle while Miles repeats his instructions perfectly again]

Miles: I said  - You work really, really hard so we can get more money to get tickets to go to the Bulls game, OK?

Nate: OK, Miles. I will work hard today.

Setup (Part 3):

[Fast forward to dinner time that evening and every evening since....]

Kelly: Time to eat, boys.

Nate: Let’s pray.

Miles:   Dear Jesus, thank you for the snow.

              Dear Jesus, thank you for my red shoes.

              Dear Jesus, thank you for the food.

              Dear Jesus, help us to go to the Bulls game

              And Jesus, Amen!

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Setup: Sorry, for most of you, this is a COMPLETE inside joke.  Just know that Nate and I are still laughing about it. Love you, Great Gram Gert!

Kelly:  Miles, are you ready for church?

Miles: Yes. [now yelling] Dad, are you ready for church?

Nate: [shouting from next room] Yes, I am. Waiting on you!

[Nate and Miles finish zipping coats and wrapping scarves]

Miles (swinging his pointer finger in a circular motion): Leeeeeetttttttt's Rotate!

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I was trying to get Miles dressed for church on a Sunday morning.  I kept telling him that we needed him to look nice.  Meanwhile, Nate is getting himself dressed and walks over to check on my progress with Miles, still buttoning up his dress shirt.

Nate: Hey, Miles, you look nice.

Miles: Dad, that shirt is purple. That purple shirts makes you look like a lady.

Nate: (eyebrows furrow, jaw drops a bit) What?!

Nate walks away

Miles: That silly daddy.

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Nate: Miles, would you like to pray before we eat?

Miles: Yes.  Dear Jesus, thank you for this food and please let it to snow. And Jesus, A-men!

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Kelly: Miles, what would you like to eat?

Miles: Noodles

So, I go ahead and make some star shaped noodles and add  a little butter.

Kelly: Miles, your noodles are ready.

Miles: Mom, I want regular noodles. I want cheesy regular noodles, not star noodles. (sigh, now talking to Nate) Mom is driving me crazy…..

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I went into the bathroom and found a few unusual suspects in the toilet, some floating and some already sunk.  Yes…. I am the mother of a little boy and I’m accustomed to finding unflushed presents.  This was different – worthy of identification…

I called Nate over and he didn’t know what it was either – little black even-sized black chunks. Hmm..

He calls Miles over to get more information. The dialogue tells the rest of the story……

Nate: Do you know what’s in the toilet?

Miles: It’s garbage. I’ll flush it.

Kelly: What is it? Where did you get it?

Miles: I don’t like them. It’s garbage

Nate: Miles, where did you get this stuff?

Miles: From the pizza. I don’t like them.

Nate: What? You got this from the pizza.

Miles: Yeah…

Nate looked at me a little puzzled.  I had set out a frozen supreme pizza out on a pan while the oven was preheating. Miles yanked off all of the olives within his reach, tore them into little pieces and failed at his attempt to destroy the evidence.

Kelly: Miles, daddy likes olives. Oh no!

Miles: I don’t want to make you sad, dad.  I just don’t like them.

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Miles: Let’s play football
Nate: OK, go find the ball.
Miles: I’m Johnny Knox. Come get me, Forte!
Nate: Ok, Johnny Knox. I’m going to tackle you.
(Nate tackles Miles to the ground and kisses his cheeks)
Miles: Stop kissing me Forte!
(Repeat running and tackling maneuvers, only Miles kisses Nate)
Nate: Johnny Knox! There’s no kissing in football!
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Kelly: Miles, let’s go pick out snacks for your class. Tomorrow’s your birthday!
Miles: Yeah! I will have a party for me.
Kelly: A party for your birthday?!
Miles: Uh huh, all my friends will sing to me. I like it! They will sing “Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Miles…(Pause and Smile!) Happy birthday to you!” And then we will have snacks at my party because I will be 3!
Kelly: Wow. You sound excited!
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Nate: Miles, did you play with your friends today.
Miles: Yup. I played with Kenric.
Nate: What did you and Kenric do today?
Miles: I tackled him.
Nate: Does Kenric like to be tackled?
Miles: Yes, ah, no. No, he doesn’t like it.
Nate: Does Kenric know he’s your friend?
Miles: Yeah.

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31

 

Last night, while tucking Miles into bed, we told him that he needed to “go to sleep right away – tomorrow is daddy’s birthday!” Miles replied, “Yeah, Santa and Jesus will bring you presents!”

Fast forward to today…….

6am – Miles strolls into our room, plops on top of Nate and yells “Trick or Treat, Dad!”  We’re pretty sure he meant “Happy Birthday!”  It’s the thought that counts right?!

Miles shaved with Nate and mimicked him all morning long. Nate must have felt super special!!

Nate is 31. 31 is synonymous with adult. Adults get gifts like books. Want proof? 

See – Nate’s gifts:

Nate is not a quitter. He is not weird. He’s not unemployed…… He just LOVES words about work, life and dreams.  Don’t judge! You should be more like him!

For dinner, we enjoyed some wild mushroom ravioli and steamed broccoli…

Followed immediately by cake - chocolate malt cake with an oreo buttercream frosting!! I found it here.

 

We loved celebrating your life with you, Nathan!

Before we say farewell to another great year, here’s one fine 31 year old….. photographed by the most adorable 2 year old I know!

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Things my kid says

We are sitting at the island in our kitchen eating dinner. Miles is in the middle, Nate to his left and I to his right. Miles spills his beverage on his shorts, not accidentally….
Kelly: Oh no! Miles, you spilled your juice! Why?! (tossing my hands up)
Miles: Why? Z – X – 4 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 11.
Miles: Dad, you spill on yours pant! Why? (tossing his hands up)
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Nate started the grill to make a few hamburgers for lunch. I started prepping a few sides.  Unfortunately, the grill was out of propane so Nate moved the main course indoors.
Nate: Kel, can I use this burner? The grill is out of gas.
Kelly: Yeah, sure.
Miles: Dad, are you learning to cook?
Nate: Yeah, buddy. Ha. I’m learning to cook.
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Nate and I have already finished eating, but are still sitting at the table with Miles trying to get him to eat a little more.
Kelly: Miles, eat your food so you can help me make a cake.
Miles: oooooooookay.
Nate: (picking up and filling Miles’ fork) Here, Miles. Eat some noodles.
Miles: oh, thanks. (eats the contents of the fork)
Nate: Ok, Buddy.  Eat some of your broccoli too.
Miles:(stabs a piece of broccoli) Here, Dad. Eat this. I’m sharing!
Nate: Miles, that’s your food. You eat it.
Miles: Dad, you eat it! I’m sharing! I’m a good boy! That makes you happy?!?
Nate: (eats the cold broccoli). Yes, Miles. Sharing makes me happy.
Nate to Kelly: He’s a smart kid.

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Things my kid says

Just one short story.... but couldn't wait to share.

This weekend, Nate logged a few extra hours at the office.
Miles and I jumped into the car to pick Nate up.  Miles LOVES looking at the towers in the city :)
Once we picked Nate up, the boys had the following conversation:

Miles: Dad, I see towers. Fun! (pronounced fawn)
Nate: I see towers too!
Miles: Me too!
Nate: Miles, do you want to build towers and buildings when you grow up?  Just like Dad..?
Miles: No, I go to the beach.
Nate (defeated): Good answer.

He was rather defiant when trying to get a candid photo today. 

Sorry, but this will have to do.....

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Things my kids says…..

I meant to keep up with fun stories for a new segment of the blog – but so much happens that I’m struggling to remember the funny stuff Miles comes up with.
Enjoy the 3 short stories/memories below:

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Friday, Miles and I were driving home from school.  I was singing a few of his favorite songs and trying to get him to sing along.  Miles loves to do actions, but refuses to sing!!
Miles eventually got tired of performing actions and said:
Miles: Mom, stop it singing!
Me: But I like singing. (I made a sad face)
Miles: Mom, be happy.
Me: Singing makes me happy. Can I sing?
Miles: No, Mom. Stop it singing. Makes my ears hurt (he sticks his fingers in his ears)
….. Yes, I pouted!

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A few weeks back:
Miles dug his ‘Bones’ pajamas out of this dresser. We are soo happy to see the warmer weather!! So far, so good!
Issues arose when we were trying to get ready for church the next morning. Miles refused to change out of his bones. I’m not too proud to admit that I bribed him to change into a nice outfit with a gummi vitamin, chocolate milk, and hair gel…

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Miles is entering the phase of wanting to pick out his clothes. If he sees it, his ‘strong’ shirt is always his first choice. Today, Miles dressed himself – Orange and Grey horizontal striped shirt, bright blue athletic/sweat pants, and blue and black outdoor puffy vest, and blue/white/pink plaid loafer style slip-on shoes.  His comment was – look, match! Blue, blue, and blue, match!
When Nate got up and wandered into the front room wearing a bright blue t-shrirt – Miles exclaimed – Miles match dad’s shirt. Blue, blue, blue match!
You can thank me now for not taking a picture…  My eyes are still burning!

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I don’t have a fun picture from today… so enjoy these pictures that JUST found on an old memory card!

(Dec 2008/Jan2009)

                   
              

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Things my kid says

Miles has become a non-stop talker!

Here are some of his most recent phrases and over-used words…..

While Nate was trying to get Miles out of the car at daycare this morning.

Miles: Ow!

Dad: What happened? Did I bump your head?

Miles: Yeah! Head. Door got me!

Independence at its finest -

Dad: Miles, do you want a bite of my ice cream?

Miles: No, want OWN!

Mom: Miles, come over here so I can put your hat on…

Miles: No, I do it!

Latest food obsessions -

Miles: More faffle, meez! (translation: more waffle please)

Miles: Bread dis (translation – bread with this. Further translation: peanut butter sandwich)

Miles: Cheese now. Open it  (talking about string cheese)

Mom: Miles, what did you have for lunch at school today?

Miles: Yummies

Mom: What kind of yummies did you eat?

Miles: Beans. Green ones (great answer, except this is his answer EVERYDAY)

Miles and I have this exact conversation every night…

Miles: Home. Open gake. Scary me. (translation:  Home! Open the gate. The gate scares me)

Mom: Yes, Miles we’re home.

Miles: Weee! 

        We are driving down the small hill and entering the parking garage

Miles: Mom, guck in here. Out, meez (translation: Mom, I’m stuck in here – referring to car seat)

Mom: Yes, Miles.  That’s a good thing.

        While walking out of the parking garage, he points at bikes and sees ours.

Miles: Mom. Bikes. Lots.  Mom’s bike. Seat mine.

Mom: yes, Miles. That’s your seat.

Miles: Mom, pink bike. Horn. Squeeze. – Its some little girl's bike in our complex - followed by 2 honks.

Mom: Miles, hold my hand while we walk up stairs please.

Miles: No, I do it. Walks up half the stairs in a hurry. Tired.

       Then…. Miles takes off his coat and his hat to get ready for the best part of the journey to our apt.

Miles: Mom, Reese (race). Ready…. Set…. Go! 

       Then he takes off running down the hallway, ¾ of the way to the apt, Miles stops running and drops his head.

Miles: Tired. Walk meez.

        I grab my keys to open the door.

Miles: No, Mom. I do it.

        Once the door is finally open....

Miles: Dark in here. Light on.

        Miles runs down the hallways.

Miles: Booker. I home. Mom, open cage. (translation: Cooper - used to be 'Bo-Coo' - but has become Booker)

…. And the night goes on!

Since blog posts with pictures are better, here's a story from tonight that requires photos to fully appreciate.

Here is a picture of happy Miles eating dinner

Here's a picture of 'sneaky' Miles eating dinner

Finally, here's Miles once he realized we discovered his deceptive plan.

This kid is FAR TOO SMART for his own good....

Have a great weekend!

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