Priorities

July 23rd, 2012:
Daddy and B.(5) were talking about building a birdhouse. Daddy told B. that they weren't ready to build it, since B. hadn't finished designing it yet. After thinking for a moment, B said, "Ok daddy. We will finish designing it second thing in the morning". So daddy asked "second thing in the morning? What's first?" To which B. replied, "well breakfast of course!"

Insomnia

July 13th, 2012:
B.(5): I think I'm an insomniac.
Me: Do you even know what that means?
B.: Yes. It means you don't get enough sleep.
Me: It means you don't get any sleep.
B.: Well, I didn't get any sleep at naptime.

Life expectancy of a toothbrush

July 12th, 2012:
I bought new Spiderman  toothbrushes for the boys and handed them each their new toothbrush. B.(5) looked at me and said "I don't need a new toothbrush. Mine is good until I'm 7". I laughed and responded "no, B., your toothbrush is for ages 4-7".

I got this

July 5th, 2012:
Daddy: B, do you need some help pouring your drink?
B. (5): No thanks, I can spill it myself!

Lip balm

June 14th, 2012:
B. (5): what is this?
Me: Lip balm.
B.: Oh, does it make your lips explode?
Me: No, not bomb! BALM!

Manners

June 13th, 2012:
I had just put a cracker in my mouth and told B(5) to eat his soup. He looked at me and said "and you are not supposed to talk with your mouth full..."

Words of wisdom part 1

June 8, 2012:
B (5): Mommy, you just have to find your inner ninja and meditate...